A professional skydiver was killed during a pond swooping competition in San Diego when he accelerated too quickly during his descent and hit the water at a high speed. But what is pond swooping, you ask? Pond swooping is a dangerous new sport popular among parachute enthusiasts where they move their parachutes close to the surface of bodies of water.
Here are the techniques to basic pond swooping:
1) Maneuver your parachute to travel parallel with the surface of a shallow pond. Use both handles to maintain control of the direction of your chute without braking too hard.
2) When close to the lake or pond, drag your feet across the surface without sinking in or slowing down.
3) Pull your chute up along the surface until you find a stable place to land at a safe speed.
And speaking of swooping near bodies of water, don't ever let a couple take a wedding photo near geese or swans. Nasty little creatures- they will chase you and your car to the ends of the earth. Stay smart, kids.
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