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We are always fascinated in the idea of floating in the air. That is why different tools are being made to create the same effect. Planes for instance are created not just to get the feeling of flying; but also to travel large distances in the least amount of time spent. Without it, individuals cannot travel such distances without using too much energy and time. Some games and sports are also created to render that kind of euphoria. One of which is arachuting or skydiving. It is genuinely breathtaking experiencing the atmosphere and having the feeling of free falling with just gravity pulling you down. One activity like parachuting is paragliding, wherein one sits on a harness with fabric wing bound to it. Various disciplines that are related also with it are BASE jumping and sky surfing. BASE jumping is basically skipping on a fixed object like a building, cliff or a bridge. Sky surfing on the other hand is like skydiving with a board strap on the legs, much like snowboarding and executing aerobatics on freefall. There are also some recreational activities that one can do over the water; and one is parasailing. A boat will tow a person with parachute and then release the parachute while still on the boat. The person in the parachute will then be supported in the tow while soaring through the air. Land based parasailing is also being practiced in other parts of the world, as a vehicle will also act like the boat.
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