pbla4024 0 #1 January 25, 2006 I've been pillaging through old magazines and I've found article about Californian chick Michele jumping in our Gorge. She had off-heading and bad cliff hit, she ended up with some broken bones. Does anybody know story behind? I'm particularly interested at exit point choice. Fido Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrThrill 0 #2 January 25, 2006 I don't know details however I know michele, and I know that she used to date micke over at the other board. That accident was ~ 2000 so kind of old news but she's fully recovered and she's a cool chick. DT"If you are not a part of the Solution, you are a part of the Precipitate" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2pac 6 #3 January 25, 2006 Hm, I think Mr. Begic knows more, in fact I think the cliff strike at your cliff in his video "Beyond Extreme" is what you are talking about, a really nasty scene.... Alo Tome reci nešto na ovu temu ....www.slobodanpad.hr www.skydiveadria.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #4 January 26, 2006 QuoteI'm particularly interested at exit point choice. They were not particularly familiar with the area, and jumping what they knew. Exit point selection was generally made for the experienced jumpers on the load, and probably wasn't appropriate for a beginner. If you do a forum search for my "Boyfriends and BASE" post, you'll recognize this incident as one of my examples.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RayLosli 11 #5 January 26, 2006 Ya I remember that very old footage. That is a good example of the rule/reason NOT to stick an Arm or Leg out in an unavoidable object strike. I believe it was her leg that took the worst of the damage. Personally I am not looking forward to my first cliff strike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TVPB 0 #6 January 26, 2006 Quoteour Gorge The Gorge belongs to mother nature. The French are blessed to be keepers of that beautiful place. Exit point was Pichnibul. There were several two ways and Mick prior to Michelle's exit. Several suffered off headings a/c localised turbulence/wind at opening point. Michelle had a 180 and seemed stunned by her predicament and could only think of bracing herself with her leg. She then tried to pull the canopy off the wall and landed on a ledge. I was supposed to exit next but stayed on top to initiate rescue. What can I say. I was VERY impressed with the professionalism, diligence, and quiet manner in which the French performed the rescue. It seems that on many occasions, rescue's done in western / english speaking countries are a drama. If not is not due to inefficiency, then it is exhorbitant attempts to absorb costs at grossly inflated levels. The Frogs did a great job!!!! It was an interesting week. One fatality, three cliff strikes (one leading to long term brain damage), two tree rescues, etc. I witnessed too much..... p.s. she is a cool chick. Stay Safe - Have Fun - Good Luck The above could be crap, thought provoking, useful, or . . But not personal. You decide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbla4024 0 #7 January 26, 2006 I did not recognize from quality pics that it's Pichnibul. That one's difficult but gives great visuals. Ps.: Did you discussed this "mother Nature" thing with French tax authorities? :-) Fido Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbla4024 0 #8 February 2, 2006 I got the article (Vertical 2000/03). If somebody wants copy, send me a message. Fido Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
