When performing a high-altitude tightrope walk, not using a safety net significantly increases the danger of the performance. Here are some of the main risks and potential dangers: 1. **The risk of falling is significantly increased**: - **Life-threatening**: Falling from a height can cause serious injury or even death. - **Serious injury**: Even a low fall can cause fractures, internal injuries or other serious injuries. 2. **Increased psychological stress**: - **Fear and anxiety**: Lack of safety protection can cause performers to feel extremely nervous, affecting their concentration and performance. - **Errors in decision-making**: Psychological stress can lead to decreased judgment and increase the possibility of mistakes. 3. **Lack of emergency protection**: - **Difficulty in rescue**: In the event of an accident, the lack of a safety net will make the rescue process more complicated and dangerous. - **Lack of buffer**: Safety nets can usually buffer the impact of the fall to a certain extent and reduce injuries. 4. **Increased impact of environmental factors**: - **Weather changes**: Weather conditions such as wind, rain and snow can affect the stability of the tightrope walk, and the lack of a safety net increases the risk of being affected by the environment. - **Equipment failure**: When there is a problem with the tightrope walk equipment, the lack of a safety net will make recovery and response more difficult. 5. **Safety hazards to the audience and surrounding environment**: - **Falling objects injuring people**: If the performer falls by mistake, it may cause harm to the audience and surrounding people. - **Equipment damage**: When the tightrope walking equipment is damaged, the lack of a safety net may lead to more serious consequences. 6. **Legal and liability issues**: - **Legal liability**: Performing high-risk performances without safety measures may violate relevant safety regulations and bear legal liability. - **Insurance issues**: The lack of safety guarantees may cause insurance companies to refuse compensation and increase economic risks. **Summary**: Although not using a safety net may add a certain degree of excitement and viewing to the performance, the high risks and potential harm it brings far outweigh these short-term benefits. When performing high-altitude tightrope walking performances, ensuring adequate safety measures is not only responsible for the performers themselves, but also a necessary guarantee for the safety of the audience and related personnel.