Precarious Pete
$30.00
They called him Precarious Pete because no rope was too frayed, no barrel too brittle, and no stunt too foolish. Born in 1897 on the Canadian side of the river, Pete Pendleton grew up with a view of the roaring Horseshoe Falls and a heart full of mischief. By age ten, he was tightrope-walking between barn rafters. By twenty, he was performing handstands on the edge of the Skylon Tower—before it even had a guardrail.
But it was in 1925 that Pete cemented his legend. Clad in a pinstripe suit, leather boots, and a bowler hat he never removed, Pete climbed into a custom-built copper barrel lined with inner tubes and strapped with firecrackers. His plan? Ride over the Horseshoe Falls, detonate the fireworks mid-fall, and light a cigar on impact. Spectators laughed—until he actually did it.
The explosion created a plume so bright it was seen from Lewiston to Fort Erie. When the mist cleared, there stood Pete on the rocks below, soaking wet, suit smoldering, cigar lit—and grinning. “Could’ve used a softer landing,” he reportedly said, “but the show must go on.”
He attempted dozens of stunts after that: walking a line across the Whirlpool in high winds, bungee-jumping before bungee cords were invented (he used elastic from a haberdashery), and even skateboarding down Goat Island during a lightning storm.
No one knows what happened to Precarious Pete. He vanished in 1949 after announcing his final feat: to "leap the Falls on wings of wax and willpower." Some say he melted. Others say he flew. But every daredevil who’s tried since has lived in his shadow—because there will never be another Precarious Pete.
This 100% cotton unisex classic tee will help you land a more structured look. It sits nicely, maintains sharp lines around the edges, and goes perfectly with layered streetwear outfits. Plus, it's extra trendy now!
• 100% cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester
• Ash Grey is 99% cotton, 1% polyester
• Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²)
• Open-end yarn
• Tubular fabric
• Taped neck and shoulders
• Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem
• Blank product sourced from Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Mexico
Disclaimers:
• Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
• Dark color speckles throughout the fabric are expected for the color Natural.
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
But it was in 1925 that Pete cemented his legend. Clad in a pinstripe suit, leather boots, and a bowler hat he never removed, Pete climbed into a custom-built copper barrel lined with inner tubes and strapped with firecrackers. His plan? Ride over the Horseshoe Falls, detonate the fireworks mid-fall, and light a cigar on impact. Spectators laughed—until he actually did it.
The explosion created a plume so bright it was seen from Lewiston to Fort Erie. When the mist cleared, there stood Pete on the rocks below, soaking wet, suit smoldering, cigar lit—and grinning. “Could’ve used a softer landing,” he reportedly said, “but the show must go on.”
He attempted dozens of stunts after that: walking a line across the Whirlpool in high winds, bungee-jumping before bungee cords were invented (he used elastic from a haberdashery), and even skateboarding down Goat Island during a lightning storm.
No one knows what happened to Precarious Pete. He vanished in 1949 after announcing his final feat: to "leap the Falls on wings of wax and willpower." Some say he melted. Others say he flew. But every daredevil who’s tried since has lived in his shadow—because there will never be another Precarious Pete.
This 100% cotton unisex classic tee will help you land a more structured look. It sits nicely, maintains sharp lines around the edges, and goes perfectly with layered streetwear outfits. Plus, it's extra trendy now!
• 100% cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester
• Ash Grey is 99% cotton, 1% polyester
• Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²)
• Open-end yarn
• Tubular fabric
• Taped neck and shoulders
• Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem
• Blank product sourced from Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Mexico
Disclaimers:
• Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
• Dark color speckles throughout the fabric are expected for the color Natural.
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
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They called him Precarious Pete because no rope was too frayed, no barrel too brittle, and no stunt too foolish. Born in 1897 on the Canadian side of the river, Pete Pendleton grew up with a view of the roaring Horseshoe Falls and a heart full of mischief. By age ten, he was tightrope-walking between barn rafters. By twenty, he was performing handstands on the edge of the Skylon Tower—before it even had a guardrail.
But it was in 1925 that Pete cemented his legend. Clad in a pinstripe suit, leather boots, and a bowler hat he never removed, Pete climbed into a custom-built copper barrel lined with inner tubes and strapped with firecrackers. His plan? Ride over the Horseshoe Falls, detonate the fireworks mid-fall, and light a cigar on impact. Spectators laughed—until he actually did it.
The explosion created a plume so bright it was seen from Lewiston to Fort Erie. When the mist cleared, there stood Pete on the rocks below, soaking wet, suit smoldering, cigar lit—and grinning. “Could’ve used a softer landing,” he reportedly said, “but the show must go on.”
He attempted dozens of stunts after that: walking a line across the Whirlpool in high winds, bungee-jumping before bungee cords were invented (he used elastic from a haberdashery), and even skateboarding down Goat Island during a lightning storm.
No one knows what happened to Precarious Pete. He vanished in 1949 after announcing his final feat: to "leap the Falls on wings of wax and willpower." Some say he melted. Others say he flew. But every daredevil who’s tried since has lived in his shadow—because there will never be another Precarious Pete.
This 100% cotton unisex classic tee will help you land a more structured look. It sits nicely, maintains sharp lines around the edges, and goes perfectly with layered streetwear outfits. Plus, it's extra trendy now!
• 100% cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester
• Ash Grey is 99% cotton, 1% polyester
• Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²)
• Open-end yarn
• Tubular fabric
• Taped neck and shoulders
• Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem
• Blank product sourced from Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Mexico
Disclaimers:
• Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
• Dark color speckles throughout the fabric are expected for the color Natural.
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
But it was in 1925 that Pete cemented his legend. Clad in a pinstripe suit, leather boots, and a bowler hat he never removed, Pete climbed into a custom-built copper barrel lined with inner tubes and strapped with firecrackers. His plan? Ride over the Horseshoe Falls, detonate the fireworks mid-fall, and light a cigar on impact. Spectators laughed—until he actually did it.
The explosion created a plume so bright it was seen from Lewiston to Fort Erie. When the mist cleared, there stood Pete on the rocks below, soaking wet, suit smoldering, cigar lit—and grinning. “Could’ve used a softer landing,” he reportedly said, “but the show must go on.”
He attempted dozens of stunts after that: walking a line across the Whirlpool in high winds, bungee-jumping before bungee cords were invented (he used elastic from a haberdashery), and even skateboarding down Goat Island during a lightning storm.
No one knows what happened to Precarious Pete. He vanished in 1949 after announcing his final feat: to "leap the Falls on wings of wax and willpower." Some say he melted. Others say he flew. But every daredevil who’s tried since has lived in his shadow—because there will never be another Precarious Pete.
This 100% cotton unisex classic tee will help you land a more structured look. It sits nicely, maintains sharp lines around the edges, and goes perfectly with layered streetwear outfits. Plus, it's extra trendy now!
• 100% cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester
• Ash Grey is 99% cotton, 1% polyester
• Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²)
• Open-end yarn
• Tubular fabric
• Taped neck and shoulders
• Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem
• Blank product sourced from Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Mexico
Disclaimers:
• Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
• Dark color speckles throughout the fabric are expected for the color Natural.
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
They called him Precarious Pete because no rope was too frayed, no barrel too brittle, and no stunt too foolish. Born in 1897 on the Canadian side of the river, Pete Pendleton grew up with a view of the roaring Horseshoe Falls and a heart full of mischief. By age ten, he was tightrope-walking between barn rafters. By twenty, he was performing handstands on the edge of the Skylon Tower—before it even had a guardrail.
But it was in 1925 that Pete cemented his legend. Clad in a pinstripe suit, leather boots, and a bowler hat he never removed, Pete climbed into a custom-built copper barrel lined with inner tubes and strapped with firecrackers. His plan? Ride over the Horseshoe Falls, detonate the fireworks mid-fall, and light a cigar on impact. Spectators laughed—until he actually did it.
The explosion created a plume so bright it was seen from Lewiston to Fort Erie. When the mist cleared, there stood Pete on the rocks below, soaking wet, suit smoldering, cigar lit—and grinning. “Could’ve used a softer landing,” he reportedly said, “but the show must go on.”
He attempted dozens of stunts after that: walking a line across the Whirlpool in high winds, bungee-jumping before bungee cords were invented (he used elastic from a haberdashery), and even skateboarding down Goat Island during a lightning storm.
No one knows what happened to Precarious Pete. He vanished in 1949 after announcing his final feat: to "leap the Falls on wings of wax and willpower." Some say he melted. Others say he flew. But every daredevil who’s tried since has lived in his shadow—because there will never be another Precarious Pete.
This 100% cotton unisex classic tee will help you land a more structured look. It sits nicely, maintains sharp lines around the edges, and goes perfectly with layered streetwear outfits. Plus, it's extra trendy now!
• 100% cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester
• Ash Grey is 99% cotton, 1% polyester
• Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²)
• Open-end yarn
• Tubular fabric
• Taped neck and shoulders
• Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem
• Blank product sourced from Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Mexico
Disclaimers:
• Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
• Dark color speckles throughout the fabric are expected for the color Natural.
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
But it was in 1925 that Pete cemented his legend. Clad in a pinstripe suit, leather boots, and a bowler hat he never removed, Pete climbed into a custom-built copper barrel lined with inner tubes and strapped with firecrackers. His plan? Ride over the Horseshoe Falls, detonate the fireworks mid-fall, and light a cigar on impact. Spectators laughed—until he actually did it.
The explosion created a plume so bright it was seen from Lewiston to Fort Erie. When the mist cleared, there stood Pete on the rocks below, soaking wet, suit smoldering, cigar lit—and grinning. “Could’ve used a softer landing,” he reportedly said, “but the show must go on.”
He attempted dozens of stunts after that: walking a line across the Whirlpool in high winds, bungee-jumping before bungee cords were invented (he used elastic from a haberdashery), and even skateboarding down Goat Island during a lightning storm.
No one knows what happened to Precarious Pete. He vanished in 1949 after announcing his final feat: to "leap the Falls on wings of wax and willpower." Some say he melted. Others say he flew. But every daredevil who’s tried since has lived in his shadow—because there will never be another Precarious Pete.
This 100% cotton unisex classic tee will help you land a more structured look. It sits nicely, maintains sharp lines around the edges, and goes perfectly with layered streetwear outfits. Plus, it's extra trendy now!
• 100% cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester
• Ash Grey is 99% cotton, 1% polyester
• Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²)
• Open-end yarn
• Tubular fabric
• Taped neck and shoulders
• Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem
• Blank product sourced from Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Mexico
Disclaimers:
• Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
• Dark color speckles throughout the fabric are expected for the color Natural.
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!