I reckon it is. Not wanting to throw water on it but...that’s just the kind of thing that prevents people from living to be 100. What would be more “awesome”, risking 60-70 years of your life for some cool HD video clips or living to be 100?
Life expectancy is currently 78 for men & women. Life is a one-time experience and challenges come in many forms. Raising kids, pursuing hobbies, travel, exploring the world.
Everything has risks - but this endeavor seems ‘way above’ the norm.
Son of a friend was learning to kite surf. He was on the beach getting ready, gust of wind unexpectedly picked him up and slammed him into the cliff. Dead. Age 18 or so.