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Daring Umbrella Skydives

Adventurist Erik Roner Tests Out the Mary Poppins' Mode of Transportation

— March 29, 2013 — Lifestyle
Inspired by Mary Poppins' choice mode of transportation, adventurist Erik Roner decided to test it out by conducting a daring and fun umbrella skydive. Although it doesn't appear as though Mary Poppins ever dropped down from the sky but rather floated along serenely, the idea is still there.

Using what appears to be a very sturdy umbrella, Erik Roner, who was flown a thousands of feet into the sky by a hot air balloon, jumps off for what ends up being a relatively short ride. In a matter of moments, the umbrella's material is ripped away by high velocity winds. Thankfully, it was equipped with its own parachute. Conducted to see if an umbrella would slow down a skydiver's descent, Erik Roner claims it did to a certain extent.
Trend Themes
1. Extreme Sports Innovations - There are opportunities to create and market innovative extreme sports equipment that can withstand high velocity winds and offer safer descents.
2. Parachuting Innovations - There are opportunities to create and market innovative parachutes that can be easily attached to different types of equipment to allow for new modes of transportation/experience.
3. Retro-themed Adventure Experiences - There are opportunities to create and market retro-themed adventure experiences that tap into pop culture influences and make use of equipment that are not typically associated with extreme sports.
Industry Implications
1. Extreme Sports Equipment Manufacturing - Extreme sports equipment manufacturers can explore the development of innovative umbrella-like equipment that enhance safety and offer unique experiences for thrill-seekers.
2. Parachute Manufacturing - Parachute manufacturers can explore the development of parachutes that can be easily attached to different types of equipment to allow for new modes of transportation/experience.
3. Adventure Tourism - Adventure tourism companies can create and sell retro-themed adventure experiences that make use of equipment that are not typically associated with extreme sports, such as umbrellas, and offer unique, nostalgic experiences to consumers.
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