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Welcome back from Feather Propellor land, JHC. This is a fine concept. I can definitely see beverage companies sponsoring an event of this sort. |
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This could work, but if you're only diving from a 10m platform, you're not going to have much airspeed to work with, for most of your dive. The problem is similar to that of BASE jumpers, or skydivers jumping from a balloon: you can't really use any aerodynamic effects until you've had time to build up a useful airspeed. |
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I'm also not failing to be unconvinced that foam is the best option. In terms of aerodynamic surface area per unit weight, nylon fabric might be better. Also, a foam suit would limit the range of contortions they can perform. |
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On the other hand, this is the least dumb idea you have posted recently, so I will reciprocate by awarding this idea the least possible number of fishbones. |
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I'm torn between demanding high diving boards and small pools and high boards and large pools. |
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//you're not going to have much airspeed to work with |
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Also, in addition of wings how about various counter weights for rotation assistance? |
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This could actually just be an individual who hacks the
Flugtag. |
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