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parascending, vbl. n.|ˈpærəsɛndɪŋ|
[f. para-3 + ascending vbl. n.]
A sport in which participants, wearing open parachutes, are towed behind a vehicle to gain height before release for a conventional parachute descent, usu. towards a predetermined target area. Hence ˈparascender, one who takes part in this sport.
1970Policy, Organisation & Rules of Scout Assoc. iii. 169 In order to ensure the safe control of the sport of Parascending within the Scout Movement the following safety regulations must be applied. 1973J. Lucas Big Umbrella xiii. 137 The advent of multiple aerofoil parachutes has led to a challenging new kind of fun-jumping—parascending, which is enjoying increasing popularity among children as well as adults. Parascending is practised at sea as well as on land. One girl, towed by a motor boat, travelled more than half-way across the English Channel by parachute. On land, the parachutist takes off with the aid of a towing vehicle, such as a Land-Rover. Ibid., Parascending made its first appearance in Britain in 1962, and has gained a firm foothold in the sporting world. 1973Daily Tel. 28 Feb. 16/4 (heading) Parascenders split from parent group. Ibid., Parascending..has become independent of the British Parachute Association. Ibid. 16 July 12/4 The parascender..chooses the point of release and tries to hit the centre of the target, five and a half inches across. 1975Valiant 30 Aug. 1 Parascending is a new all-action sport. 1978Observer (Colour Suppl.) 9 Apr. 43/4 Two helpers hold the parachute open, the Land-Rover moves forward and the parascender soars into the air. |