Setting your stunt against a truly awesome backdrop definitely raises the level for any backflip attempt. Someone who knows this all too well is Kiwi mountain bike fiend, Kelly McGarry.

Among the razor sharp ridges and crumbling sandstone of the 2013 Red Bull Rampage in Utah, McGarry decided that a 72ft canyon was the perfect place to slot in a quick flip.

Thanks to the wonders of Go Pro you can relive the stomach churning view as Kelly seems to float over the gap, taking this death defying stunt in his stride and cruising home to a comfortable looking second place finish.