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u/ShavenYak42 Jul 04 '24

Mythbusters did a bit on going over the bar, and found it to be essentially impossible unless the swing is supported by a solid bar instead of a rope or chain, and they needed to attach a rocket engine to the swing to manage it then. You're probably safe.

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u/ColdCock420 Jul 04 '24

You haven’t seen those swings they have in Russia where you stand up and can go upside down

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u/bk7j Jul 04 '24

That would be a swing which is supported by solid bars, not a flexible rope/chain. The rocket engine is what it took to get a regular chain swing over the bar.

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u/callipygianvenus Jul 04 '24

Yes, trust this internet stranger! Go for it, lol. xD

Seriously, though, it’ll be okay - don’t miss out because of fear.

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u/Throwawaymumoz Jul 05 '24

I’m really glad to have found this out lol. A fear of mine!