mark 107 #1 October 21, 2005 After doing the calculations, I find that the average G-force in a skydive is 1.0 even if no parachute is used. That's the same G-force as just standing on the ground. Why bother with all that nylon? Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #2 October 21, 2005 'Cause there is a real spike in the ole "G" force right there at the END of the skydive...the 'landing' part... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,148 #3 October 22, 2005 QuoteAfter doing the calculations, I find that the average G-force in a skydive is 1.0 even if no parachute is used. That's the same G-force as just standing on the ground. Why bother with all that nylon? Mark You could have saved yourself the calculations and asked a physicist. The average family has 2.4 children. I've yet to see such an average family, though.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DontPanic 0 #4 October 22, 2005 QuoteAfter doing the calculations, I find that the average G-force in a skydive is 1.0 even if no parachute is used. That's the same G-force as just standing on the ground. Why bother with all that nylon? Just modify your equations to take into account Einstein's General Theory of Relativity, and I think that'll fix ya right up (or is it his Special Theory of Relativity?). It's got something to do with the speed of light. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SudsyFist 0 #5 October 22, 2005 Special Theory has a lot to do with the speed of light, but I'm failing to see how it applies (m'? t'? l'? deeznuts'???)... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #6 October 22, 2005 Quote(m'? t'? l'? deeznuts'???)... No, that would be Snoop's Theory of Quantum Chromodynamics. Yeah, it's that sustained G-force spike at the end that's the bitch to deal with. Slap your hand on a counter-top and your hand will experience roughly 80-170 G's. Which is fine, for a short duration. However, sustain it or add more moving mass and it's a whole 'nother story.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GogglesnTeeth 6 #7 October 22, 2005 Quote'Cause there is a real spike in the ole "G" force right there at the END of the skydive...the 'landing' part... I think the real problem is the first law of physics. An object in motion tends to stay in motion unless acted upon by another force. That whole thing about innertia. When falling, you will keep falling untill something either slows you down, or you slam into that great big green ball known as earth. So the fall won't kill you, it's the stop that stings a bit.Goggles and Teeth "You fall like a greased safe!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
