Episode 6: KAYAK PLUNGE
Dubbed the "best known kayaker on the planet" by Sports Illustrated in 2004, Tao Berman is a three-time record-holder for waterfall descents, the largest drop being an amazing 98.4 feet. Now he wants to become the first kayaker to conquer a torrential three-part waterfall in Wisconsin called Superior Falls. Launching himself out of a helicopter (another first), Tao will have to navigate chaotic currents, hidden rocks and super-turbulent backwashes.
Premiere: Aug. 23, 2006

Episode 5: HELICOPTER JUMP
In this episode, we meet Ryan Capes, a motorcycle distance jumper who's set numerous world records. Ryan will attempt the longest ramp-to-ramp jump in history, but he won't stop there. Between the ramps will be four helicopters with rotating blades that, in Ryan's own words, "are gonna chop me up and cut me up in fillets" if he doesn't cover the distance. On hand to help out with the stunt are Ryan's crew chief and father, Greg Capes, and legendary stuntman Spanky Spangler.
Premiere: Aug. 23, 2006

Episode 4: GRAND CANYON SKATE
Skateboarding off a cliff into the Grand Canyon has got to be one of the most outrageous stunts yet seen on Stunt Junkies. And champion skateboarder Bob Burnquist is just the guy to do it. Bob grew up in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and began skateboarding at age 11. Today he has won almost every award and contest possible, leaving a legacy of versatility and style for generations to follow. Now, he wants to create his dream stunt by combining his lifelong passion for skateboarding with his new love of BASE jumping. Bob's team will build a massive 3-part ramp and rail structure, which they will position at the edge of a cliff 1,500 feet above the Grand Canyon floor. Bob will try to hit the ramp at a speed of over 35 mph and launch himself onto a 5-inch-wide rail. If he hits it perfectly, he'll slide along the rail and get enough distance from the rocky cliff to safely parachute to the bottom. If he falls short, or misses the rail, the consequences could be deadly.
Premiere: Aug. 15, 2006

Episode 3: FLAMING RAIL SLIDE
In this episode, Perry and Eli travel to Winterpark, Colo., to meet Jeff Meyer, a professional snowboarder. Jeff's specialty is rail sliding, which has earned him several awards. Jeff is constantly looking for ways to advance the sport. For his stunt, Jeff is planning on rail sliding one of the longest roller coaster rails in the United States, measuring a whopping 110 feet (or the length of two tractor trailers). That itself would be an impressive feat, but that isn't enough for Jeff! To push it to the next level the rail is going to be on fire. Having never worked with fire, Jeff will get a lesson from veteran stuntman Perry Barndt.
Premiere: Aug. 15, 2006

Episode 2: LOWEST BASE JUMP
With his special air-rocket system for BASE jumping, Peter Gambs can deploy his parachute very fast and close to the ground. His previous jumps have ranged from an astounding 20-40 meters (60-120 feet) off the ground, whereas the average BASE jumper will deploy their chute at no less than 200 feet. For his stunt, Peter will go off a ramp on his motorcycle, launching him only approximately 75 feet in the air, ditch the bike and deploy his air-rocket chute around 60 feet off the ground for a safe landing. Many factors must be taken into consideration — from the angle of the launch, to wind and weather elements, to the pinpoint calculations of the rocket system, leaving Peter with no room for error.
Premiere: Aug. 8, 2006

Episode 1: SHARK SWOOP
Jake Kilfoyle's stunt involves freestyle swooping, which consists of acrobatic maneuvers across a body of water where the flier's main focus lies in his approach, execution and landing. These maneuvers take place while Jake is skimming across the water at anywhere from 30-50 mph. For the actual stunt, Jake will exit a helicopter at around 2,000-3,500 feet, free-fall for five to eight seconds, deploy the canopy and set up for the approach, generating speed by diving the canopy toward the ocean surface. Flying in, he will pick up speed and swoop across shark-infested waters. The goal will be to try and land in a shark cage, which will be three miles out. Missing the cage and landing in the ocean would mean landing in open water surrounded by roughly 20 sharks. World-famous "shark wrangler" Jimmy Hall and his company, Hawaii Shark Encounters of Oahu, will provide the sharks, shark cage, boats and underwater staff. They will work closely with the Hawaiian Water Patrol to ensure Jake's safety.
Premiere: Aug. 8, 2006