24. How are high falls done?
There are several ways. Stunt people used to fall onto mattresses in the very early days of film. Then they graduated to cardboard box rigs. Now, airbags are commonly used. Due to failures of some airbags, it is becoming common practice to have a smaller backup airbag inside the main one or a box rig under the main airbag. High falls are often performed in a controlled manner user a descender or decelerator rig. This is a little bit like a bungy jump but using a wire cable and a full body harness. The fall is slowed before the end by a braking system. No airbag or box rig is necessary as the stunt person is fully stopped before ground level.
 

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