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They came, they swung and now they’ve been at it again -- an American couple who ‘swung’ 17 times with Queenstown’s Shotover Canyon Swing during a visit last year came back for more. And this time physician Marc Helzer (40) and his wife Christina Maniaci (34) from Michigan took to the swing tandem – strung upside down then freefalling ‘eyeballs down’ in a new tandem jump known as ‘The Tandem Gimp Boy Goes To Hollywood’. They also did one more solo swing each – bringing their grand total as a couple to 20 jumps. “It was great fun; a real thrill,” said a delighted Christina after their jump. “I knew what I was in for with the guys out there as I'd swung before, they're hilarious. I just wasn’t too sure about jumping with Marc, but I really enjoyed it.”  Marc was also delighted with another new Shotover Canyon Swing development since their last visit. A new video camera captures footage from a unique angle, really showing customers how close they are to the cliff face when they freefall, from the moment they jump off or are released right the way through to when they are swinging through the canyon. “At the end of the freefall, you're dangling down there, swinging together in the canyon, and the new video footage they’re capturing down there is brilliant,” said Marc. Shotover Canyon Swing general manager Matt Hollyer said the professional couple – who love Queenstown so much they now refuse to take holidays anywhere else in the world – had remained good friends with the Shotover Canyon Swing team since their first life-changing visit last year. “They’ve been following us on Facebook and sending us emails throughout the year, so we were absolutely delighted to see them back again,” he said. “Not only do they love us, but they’re fantastic advocates for the Queenstown region and love to do something different each and every time they come here. “We launched Tandem Jumpstyle options in March, and the tandem ‘Gimp Boy’ swing is the latest addition released just a few weeks ago, so they were very keen to give it a go. “It’s already one of our more popular solo jump styles so doing it tandem adds a whole new dimension. Because you’re upside down and ‘eyeballs down’ when you’re released, the whole freefall and swing is faster and more intense. “Our new video camera with a microphone on it captures the moment when ‘swingers’ are released and freefall right past the cliff face. “Even for our ‘swingers’ when they’re watching that back again, it gives them a completely different perspective on their experience – and they realise just what came out of their mouths in the first few seconds!” Mr Hollyer said Marc and Christina would have to qualify as two of Shotover Canyon Swing’s biggest fans, even after seven-and-a-half years of operation. “We did have a London postman who notched up 14 solo jumps in the first year but Marc and Christina have already said they’ll be back for more to make sure they make the grade for our ‘Challenges Hall of Fame’. “We’ve got more than 70 different jump styles available so it would be interesting to see if there’s anyone out there, or another couple, who think they’d like to do more. “Each of our jumps has an ‘undies rating for scariness’ and The Tandem Gimp Boy Goes To Hollywood is rated five out of five, so it’s not a challenge for the faint-hearted!” Footage of Marc and Christina’s tandem swing is available on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shotover-Canyon-Swing/47078212798 Photo caption 1: Marc and Christina at the moment of no return, watched by jump masters on the platform Darren Malatesta and Chris Johnson About Shotover Canyon Swing: Not your average backyard experience, the Shotover Canyon Swing is a high adrenaline experience achieved by launching yourself from a platform on a 109 metre high cliff edge. With a freefall of 60 metres (just metres from the vertical cliff face), you can reach speeds of up to 150kph as the rocks rush towards you before the ropes smoothly swing you past. Shotover Canyon Swing is a multi-award winning, Qualmark endorsed activity. All Shotover Canyon Swing experiences are safe, fun and rewarding. Safety considerations are fundamental to every aspect of the operation with the best crew, training, equipment and procedures in place to give ensure the best experience. Swingers are secure in a chest and seat harness and swing on 2 independent ropes, each with a breaking strain of 2.8 tonnes, enough to lift four cars. All aspects of the swing satisfy industry safety requirements and are regularly inspected, maintained and upgraded. Experienced and extensively trained jumpmasters ensure your safety at all times. Regular rigorous inspections ensure the highest standards of operation. Awards: • Winner 2008 New Zealand Tourism Industry Awards • Best Experience in New Zealand 2007 and 2008 The Golden Backpacks TNT Magazine • Humour in Business Award www.canyonswing.co.nz
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