A Brazilian-born canyoneer has set a pulsating world record after leaping almost 60 metres from a cliff and into a pool of water. <br /> <br />Laso Schaller is a world-renowned canyoning expert who uses rope, harnesses and other rigging equipment to descend rivers in ways few others have before. <br /> <br />The 27-year-old regularly leaps off 25m, 30m or even 35m cliffs, but recently decided to tackle Switzerland's famed Cascata del Salto waterfall for a world record cliff-jump attempt. <br /> <br />With the help of a support crew, Schaller spent several days building a high-dive platform and studying the cliff face before taking the leap which, to be exact, was from a height of 58.8 metres. <br /> <br />To further ensure his safety, the team also set six tanks in the pool to aerate the water and soften the landing. <br /> <br />His plunge was nevertheless horrifying, with a point of view camera that was mounted to his helmet providing a dizzying perspective of what he faced. <br /> <br />It's estimated Schaller reached a speed of 123km/h before he hit the water and even though his feet-first entry was perfect, he actually missed the landing zone and instead plunged into the harder water in the centre of the pool. <br /> <br />The impact was akin to a gunshot, resulting in a mad scramble by rescuers who had to drag him back to dry land. <br /> <br />Schaller was on his hands and knees for several tense moments before managing to climb onto his feet and raise his hands in triumph, triggering a roar of delight - and no doubt relief - from onlookers. <br /> <br />If you are scared of heights, don't watch this video.
