Paralyzed Teen Skydives by Himself

[Amazon 7]

Here is a news item..that a proud dad posted on his facebook page.

I have known Jarret for a while and he is an amazing young man...

He was really messed up in an accident not so long ago... and he has made an amazing return to the sky.

Major props for getting back in the air and doing something that he loves.

News article

[skyrider 0]

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Here is a news item..that a proud dad posted on his facebook page.

I have known Jarret for a while and he is an amazing young man...

He was really messed up in an accident not so long ago... and he has made an amazing return to the sky.

Major props for getting back in the air and doing something that he loves.

News article

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[skyrider 0]

This it?
http://www.q13fox.com/news/kcpq-092110-paralyzedskydiver,0,3690832.story

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This it?
http://www.q13fox.com/news/kcpq-092110-paralyzedskydiver,0,3690832.story

Yup

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[DSE 5]

Damn! That's terrific, inspiring, thank you for sharing.
Go Jarrett!

[JohnRich 4]

How does he deploy? How does he maneuver the parachute?

[wmw999 2,589]

More information (including photos and a link to a video) here.

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[JohnMitchell 16]

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How does he deploy? How does he maneuver the parachute?

Same as you and I do, with his hands, which work perfectly. Paraplegic, not quad.
I've had the pleasure of knowing and working with Jarret for a few years now. Very intelligent, very personable young man. V and I think the world of him. Wherever he finds himself in his life, he will find success and happiness from there.

[ifall 0]

Great job getting back in the air Jarrett!

One question I have. What modifications did you have to make to your harness due to your paralysis? Since you don't have any control of your legs what I'm wondering is what happens upon deployment? This is what has me thinking about that. http://makeithappen.com/spsj/fallout.html

[JohnRich 4]

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How does he deploy? How does he maneuver the parachute?

Same as you and I do, with his hands, which work perfectly. Paraplegic, not quad.

Good for him.

It wasn't clear to me that he had use of his arms, because the sub-headline in the news story says;
"paralyzed from the neck down"
And then further down in the text it says;
"paralyzed from the chest down"

Thanks for clearing that up for me.

[JohnMitchell 16]

Thanks. I got to admit I didn't read the one article. I have had the privilege of watching Jarret's recovery. He's working pretty hard at it.

[LongWayToFall 0]

Keep up the good work!

[vskydiver 0]

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Great job getting back in the air Jarrett!

One question I have. What modifications did you have to make to your harness due to your paralysis? Since you don't have any control of your legs what I'm wondering is what happens upon deployment? This is what has me thinking about that. http://makeithappen.com/spsj/fallout.html

They have to secure his legs together and he also has a bumper system between his legs to keep them at the right angle during freefall and to keep them from flopping around. He wont fall out of his harness.