![]() "A machine that makes the land pay." That's how architect and Manhattanite Cass Gilbert defined the skyscraper in 1900, when the building type was - ahem - just getting off the ground.īut the machine doesn't pay like it used to, at least not when it comes to commercial skyscrapers that hold office suites instead of apartments or condos. Starting this weekend, thrill-seekers can ride the Skyslide, a 1,000-ft high slide perched on the outside of the tallest skyscraper west of the Mississippi. Photo: Richard VogelĪ member of the media rides down a glass slide during a media preview at the US Bank Tower building in downtown Los Angeles. Starting this weekend, thrill-seekers can begin taking the Skyslide, a 1,000 feet high slide perched outside of the tallest skyscraper west of the Mississippi. Jo Kqon, a reporter with KFI radio Los Angeles, takes a selfie as she rides down a glass slide during a media preview at the US Bank Tower building in downtown Los Angeles. Starting this weekend, thrill-seekers can begin taking the Skyslide, a 1,000 feet high slide, perched on the outside of the tallest skyscraper west of the Mississippi. Photo: Brian van der BrugĪ member of the media rides down a glass slide during a media preview at the US Bank Tower building in downtown Los Angeles. Members of the media take a four-second ride down the Skyslide at US Bank Tower in Los Angeles during a media preview. All that separates riders from the dizzying space below is a piece of glass just 1 1/4 inches thick. Starting this weekend, thrill-seekers can begin taking the "Skyslide" a 1,000 feet high and perched on the outside of the tallest skyscraper west of the Mississippi. Photo: Richard VogelĪngela Cox a reporter with Seven Network Australia takes a photo with her phone as she takes ride down a glass slide during a media preview day at the US Bank Tower building in downtown Los Angeles. Starting this weekend, thrill-seekers can begin taking the Skyslide, a 1,000-foot high slide perched outside of the tallest skyscraper west of the Mississippi. according to the number of floors the highest building in EuropeĦ1 floors, 1212 stairs, time: 27 min 04 sec.A member of the media prepares to take a ride down a glass slide during a media preview day at the US Bank Tower building in downtown Los Angeles. Rose Rayhaan by Rotana - Dubai, United Arab Emiratesĩ1 floors, 2040 stairs, time: 1 h 13 min 41 sec. ![]() The list of skyscrapers previously conquered by Herba, according to his website, is: ![]() "It is like asking a Himalayan climber why he is going to the mountains if he can simply stay at home," he explained. When it was completed in 2008, the Shanghai World Financial Centre, also known as the Pudong Tower, was the world’s second tallest building, but its height has since been surpassed by three others, giving Herba further targets to aim for. When it was completed in 2008, the Shanghai World Financial Centre, also known as the Pudong Tower, was the world’s second tallest building, but its height has since been surpassed by three others.Ĭ says that Herba, who is a PE teacher in his day job and also has a sideline in stunt riding, describes his motivation as the "strength and desire to be better and faster, and to overcome, not only another record, but also weaknesses." One member of Herba’s support team filmed the Guinness World Record attempt for verification purposes – the video will now be sent through with appropriate documentation – while another was on hand to supply the rider with water, check his pulse, and keep the time. It took the 32-year-old 1 hour, 21 minutes and 53 seconds to complete his latest feat, achieved on a trials bike, with no saddle to rest on and the rider not allowed to touch the stairs – which he climbed at an average rate of one every 1.8 seconds, give or take – with his hands or feet. Krystian Herba’s previous record was 2,040 steps, set last year at the 2012 at the Rose Rayhaan hotel in Dubai. A cyclist from Poland is believed to have beaten his own Guinness World Record by riding up 2,754 steps to reach the 100th-floor observation deck of the world’s fifth tallest building in Shanghai, China.
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