A character is falling from a great height and has no conventional parachute. What to do? Improvise with something else! Usually it's an article of clothing, though a Rubber Man can make himself/herself the parachute. Parasol Parachute is a Sub-Trope. A Badass Cape or a Parachute Petticoat may be used. Puny Parachute is a sister trope. Please Don't Try This At Home unless you are, yourself, falling from a great height and have no parachute. Examples of Improvised Parachute include: