Little Parachute Man

Everybody had
A little parachute man.
Usually green but maybe in a favorite character.
Why did Superman need a parachute?

Speaking of that parachute?
Never would last long.
A thin fabric or a cheap plastic,
It was a crap shoot if it worked.

It would either open too soon.
Slow the trajectory upward.
Or open too late.
And speed the descent downward.

Had to be used in a wide open area of course.
No good in a built up suburb 
Or urban setting.
We retrieved many from neighbor's backyards and rooftops.

Do they still make little parachute men?
I'd like to play with one.
Until it breaks or gets lost.