Swoop Challenge Copenhagen

(Source: Internet)

Parachuters will freestyle across the famous Copenhagen Lakes.

The famous Copenhagen Lakes in the middle of Denmark's capital will once again host the professional freestyle parachuting competition, as the Swoop Challenge CPH Invitational gathers the world's top athletes for a day of intense parachuting in a unique format.

20 of the top parachuting athletes in the world visit Denmark from 13 countries.

They jump out of helicopters in 1.500 meters. When arriving above the course, the swooper dives the canopy towards the lake's surface to reach speeds of almost 150km/h and prior to contacting the water the swooper levels out the flight. The last stage of swooping consists of freestyle tricks on the water with high speeds before landing on a platform right in front of the spectators. There will be two rounds and five international judges will score each jump based on the turn towards the water, the actual freestyle swoop and the landing.

During the tournament events will take place several locations around Copenhagen, including Frederiskberg Garden.