Wideye Adventures

Safe Soaring: a Parasailing Ride in a Sky Chair For over twenty five years, beach goers and spectators have been awed and amazed by the sight of parasailers and their parachutes. Parasails are often very colorful, and stand out like multi-hued birds against a clear blue summer sky. With all the color and noise attached to the sport, parasailing seems to be all the more exciting. Indeed, parasailing, or parascending, has enjoyed a revival in popularity, with advances in water and land vehicle engineering. The whirr of jet boats through the waves is no longer a foreign sound, and is most likely to be accompanied by a parasailer soaring high into the air, with bright plumes waving in the breeze. In a nutshell, parasailing is a recreational sport that allows one to three people to glide through the air with the help of a parachute, to which they are attached, and a vehicle, through which they are towed. Parasailing can be done over the water, and is popular at many beaches and seaside resorts all over the world all year round. Parasailing can also be done over land, and is popular as both an adventure and competitive sport in Northern Europe, especially in Finland. Parasail canopies are fitted to allow riders to sit in their harness. However, parasailing for a long time in such a position can strain the back. Some parasailing services offer the sky chair, a canopy especially fashioned for convenient parasailing. How safe is the parasail sky chair? If you are interested in taking a parasailing ride in a sky chair, then you have no need to be afraid. According to safety precautions and guidelines, children aged thirteen years and older can ride the sky chair, as their mass and weight distribution can control the chair’s stability when buffeted by winds. In fact, many forest and wilderness resorts offer parasailing rides using a sky chair, as children can get a great view of Mother Nature while cradled safely in the sky. Whatever canopy you choose, whether a body harness or sky chair, be sure to have an expert with you at all times. You need to be strapped in to your canopy securely, and your position must be comfortable. Moreover, you must be dressed in proper parasailing gear: a helmet; a life vest for parasailing over water, or a safety vest for parasailing over land; and ample protection for your feet. If you practice safety, then your parasailing ride in the sky chair will certainly be an enjoyable experience.