Wingsuits seem pretty fun. The idea of gliding across the landscape at high speed is thrilling, but it's important to remember that it's also extremely dangerous. Wingsuit fliers can reach speeds of more than 100 mph, and accidentally hitting something at that speed can be fatal. Multiple people die each year this way.

If you're still thinking about giving it a try, watch this wingsuit flight by Eric Dossantos. Dossantos jumped off a mountain in eastern France with his wingsuit, but lost too much altitude on the way down. Take a look at what happened:

Dossantos hit the tree at around 90 mph. Fortunately he survived, although he suffered multiple lacerations, broken bones, and head trauma. His friends have set up a GoFundMe to help pay for his medical bills.

This is why most of us are content to only watch wingsuit videos from the ground.

H/T: Eric Dossantos via Sploid

From: Esquire US