Exhilarating, yet tranquil is the paradox world of ascending canopies, or what is more commonly refered to as parasailing. Your pulse quickens ... one ... two ... three ... four ... five steps and suddenly your feet leave the ground.
Exhilarating, yet tranquil is the paradox world of ascending canopies, or what is more commonly refered to as parasailing. Your pulse quickens...one...two...three...four...five steps and suddenly your feet leave the ground. Heart in mouth, you gradually become aware of a new perspective of your surroundings - bird's eye view, looking down at things you normally look up to. You experience a new sense of freedom, of practically floating on air. Then you level off.
Your heart stops thumping and you can enjoy the peacefulness of your new environment. It's quiet up there, with just the occasioanal soft rustle of wind whoosing over the chute, and the soft purr of the power boat on the water below you.
Today, parasailing is a rapidly growing sport, especially in countries like the USA and South Africa, where water sports of all kinds are so popular. But despite an excellent safety record, many novices still have inhibitions about climbing into a harness and shooting for the clouds. Thoughts of snapping ropes, of falling or being dragged across the ground often flash through the beginner's mind. But once the procedure has been properly demonstrated, such fears are usually laid to rest.
The important point to remember about parasailing is that it is not a one-man-act. It requires teamwork, in addition to the boat driver and observer, the flyer needs to be assisted by a ground crew of three people.
