Wingsuit fliers are wondering why there have been so many deaths this year. I don't think they will have to look far to find out why - jumping off a mountain and trying to emulate a flying squirrel does not sound like a very safe pastime to me. Evidently those that have been killed have been 'pushing the envelope'. Maybe they should have been more attentive rather than sorting out their mail.
I was drawn into viewing a wingsuit flier's video a few weeks ago and I must say it was quite breathtaking, but what struck me is that there appeared to be very little margin for error as they sped past rocky outcrops and skimmed treetops at amazing speeds.
If they want to reduce deaths, they should make it look a little less spectacular, and more difficult.
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