Wingsuit Flyer Makes Paratroopers Look Tame

Jeb Corliss wing-suit demo from Jeb Corliss on Vimeo.

Parachuting out of planes? Even octogenarian ex-presidents do that now. These days, dudes who want to show off their stones (and their utter contempt for their self-preservation) are all about the wingsuits.

Example A: this video of wingsuited daredevil Jeb Corliss as he swoops through canyons, soars over mountain ranges — and even zooms past Jesus’ outstretched arm as he plummets into Rio. Good luck trying to do that with a parachute. Or a desire to live.

A couple of defense contractors have pushed the idea of militarizing wingsuits for next-gen paratroopers. But even in a population of intrepid adrenaline addicts, finding recruits for that mission might be a wee bit tough.