Speedflying is the craziest sport you've probably never heard of, but one look at this video and you'll see why the guys who do it are as hooked as they are. Speedflying combines parachuting with skiing, and, though it can seem kind of suicidal, this clip of some experts trying it out in Wengen, Switzerland make it look deceptively easy.
Similar to wingsuit flying, speedflying can be an extremely dangerous sport. That said, however, with the right training and equipment, there is no doubt that Speedflying is also one of the coolest new extreme sports there is.
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Speedflying Combines Skiing and Parachuting in Death-Defying Video
Trend Themes
1. Adrenaline Tourism - This trend opens opportunities for travel industry to offer experience packages that cater to people who seek thrilling and risky activities.
2. Extreme Sport Gear Innovation - This trend presents opportunity for sports brands and apparel companies to research and adapt protective and safety gear to meet the unique demands of speedflying.
3. Sport Video Production - This trend highlights new content creation opportunities for filmmakers, media and streaming companies to produce and broadcast footage of lesser known, but visually striking sports like speedflying.
Industry Implications
1. Travel and Tourism - Speedflying can be a compelling travel destination, therefore, the travel and tourism industry can facilitate new experiences around this sport by providing training and equipment rental services.
2. Sporting Goods - The adapting of existing protective gear and apparel or creating new specific speedflying gear shows potential for the sporting goods industry to offer innovative and functional products.
3. Media - The visually appealing aesthetics and high adrenaline factor of speedflying creates opportunities for media companies to create exceptional content to showcase the sport to a broader audience.