The highline…Quésako?
"Highlining is slacklining in mid-air; it involves walking in balance on a 2,5 cm wide elastic strap. It's an all-terrain activity; I can connect two mountains or two buildings. It's a safe sport; I'm always secure."
The beginning of a passion for Nathan
“I started in 2011, when I was 17. I discovered slacklining with some climbing friends. My first strap came from my parents’ garage, a truck strap we used to tie wood. I set it up close to the ground between two trees in the garden, and that was the beginning of a great passion!”
A passionate person who constantly pushes his limits
“I became known for setting several world records. In 2015, after finishing my studies in mechanical engineering, I decided to try and make a living from it. Initially, this involved doing demonstrations for various types of events. Today, I earn my living in several ways: demonstrations, but also shows. I'm working with the choreographer Rachid Ouramdane on a tour of theaters in Europe. I also speak at corporate events. Besides that, there are mountain projects and expeditions.”
A new world record at Mont Saint-Michel!
Nathan has just broken his own world record again! He set off on May 24 from the top of a crane located 114 meters above the ground, near the Couesnon dam. Attached by a harness and secured by a lifeline, he advanced barefoot in balance for 2 meters on a strap 200 cm wide to reach the summit of the famous abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel.
The choice of Mont-Saint-Michel was obvious, "simply because it is a magnificent place that attracted me" but also because "it is important to show this heritage in a different way," Nathan Paulin explained to AFP before his feat.
Walk in the void, head in the air
“It was the meditative aspect of this discipline that appealed to me. When you walk on a tightrope, you are inevitably intensely focused. You ask your entire body to perform a difficult task that your brain unconsciously commands. This brings a feeling of being grounded in the present moment that captivated me from the start; it’s a way for me to calm my mind.”
A repojrand attached to its village of origin
“I am very attached to my native village of Reposoir and the surrounding landscapes. It's where I find the peace and serenity to recharge every day. I try to go paragliding or ski touring once a day. Each time, I rediscover these landscapes that I know by heart. My latest highline project was the perfect illustration of this: a winter crossing of the Col de la Forclaz at the end of the Aravis mountain range, a dream come true. I intend to stay in this nest for a long time with the little family we started building in 2020.
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