integrating the rig into the clothing is the next step when it comes to flying/tracking performance. we've seen some manufacturers design rigs that are more round with a sloping bottom flap to reduce drag and turbulence. i believe this will be further refined. studies of the flow past a jumper have shown that there is a huge potential as soon as you start modifying the rig. making it thinner and smoother along the body and at the same time keeping the volume by increasing the length and width a little. attaching it as ManBird describes is an excellent idea. it is allso possible to adjust the profile of the rig to manipulate flow-separation point and thereby reducing drag (increasing lift/drag ratio) even more.
there is allso a huge potential in clothing and suits. the wingsuits today barely outfly a good track. imagine utilizing (changing the design) the full potential of the increased area in a wingsuit, and you might easily do flights of 4-5km form a 1500m wall...
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