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Wingsuits increase human surface area for long gliding

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Dropping straight down like a rock is incredibly boring. By webbing the empty spaces between your arms and legs with durable nylon, you can temporarily turn your fragile body into a terribly inefficient flying squirrel.

Wingsuits increase human surface area for long gliding
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