Fusion Man Sports Rocket Wings - Adventure Travel Hits New Extremes
Extreme sport or next-gen tourist attraction?
If you thought zip-lining over the rainforest ("flying" while fastened by cables) is an extreme way to adventure, you should check out Yves Rossy's new jet-powered wings. They aren't an eco-friendly way to travel, but you know the unobstructed bird's eye view would be an amazing way to see the scenery.
Fusion Man Flies: Reuters
After four years of development, the extreme sports
enthusiast (known as "fusion
man") pushed the connection between man and machine to the next level. He dropped from a plane wearing wings and a
flight suit, started to glide, and then all of a sudden, he was flying over the
Alps.
His wings use 4 engines and let him reach speeds of up to 186 miles per hour. Right now he's only willing to perform the stunts above land, but next year's challenge is a trip across the English Channel. Eventually, he's hoping that bigger wings with bigger engines let him glide across the Grand Canyon.
Rainforest Sky RidesDon't get too excited about seeing flying suits for rent
popping up at tourist attractions - the price tag on his current suit has already
reached $285 000. Still, Rossy said that he believes the wings will eventually
be available for other extreme sports enthusiasts. Until then, it's plain old zip-lining, parasailing, and hang-gliding for the rest of us.
