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Backyard Stuntman Puts a Recliner on an Airbag, and Sets It Off

Some guy set up a recliner on top of a car airbag in a field.  And he rigged the bag to go off while he was sitting there.  The plan…

Former motorcycling stunt rider Ron Spencer teaches his three sons Stephen, Ronnie, and Martin some tricks and stunts, 13th October 1970. (Photo by Powell/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

(Photo by Powell/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Some guy set up a recliner on top of a car airbag in a field.  And he rigged the bag to go off while he was sitting there. 

The plan worked and he was catapulted a few feet into the air, before landing on his backside.  At least he was wearing a helmet.

He groans a little but seems fine.  Whoever shot the video had a good laugh.