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Suspensions have been around for hundreds of years. Native American tribes performed complex rituals based around certain types of suspension positions (some of which have been adapted by modern suspension groups).
Although I've never done it myself, I have several friends that suspend, and all of them say that the adrenaline rush in absolutely amazing. I've heard some people say that they've done it as some sort of personal rite of passage and that it was a deeply spiritual thing.
So, in conclusion, it's not really a "wild new thing", but rather something that's stood the test of time, and for most participants is a deeply personal and spiritual event. Plus, I hear it can be a hell of good time.
As for the "why would someone willingly inflict pain upon their bodies" issue, that's really no different than someone that gains pleasure (sexual or otherwise) from BDSM, tattoos, piercings, cutting, or anyother activity involving bodiliy harm.
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