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That's not a fair comparison at all. The gymnast example is fighting against gravity with absolutely no external factor other than personal strength, but the w
by breakfastduck 6y ago
That's not a fair comparison at all.
The gymnast example is fighting against gravity with absolutely no external factor other than personal strength, but the warm air / wind resistance pushing against the wings that allows the condor to fly for so long without flapping is contributing immensely to their ability to hold the wings in place.
- StavrosK 6y agoIt would be more like having your arms and legs (by body weight) hanging in sheets (so the entire length), rather than rings at the end of them.