christopherm 0 #1 December 16, 2002 I discovered today why the hell everyone tells you to be cautious of body position on high performance canopy openings I was geeking the camera on a 4-way, freeflying in the background, before a planned high deployment. I noticed the cameraman started going high to get the right angle so I wanted to deploy before I got out of frame. I just threw out without really being stable belly to earth. It was naaaasty! The video shows me being thrown around like a rag doll and now I have a big bruise/cut on the side of my head from my three rings. I got it untwisted before it really got a chance to get spinning, even though a toggle came unstowed. So, I learned this lesson the hard way, no pun intended -So, how hard is the ground?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #2 December 16, 2002 next time you'll listen to the people who say things like thisbut don't feel bad, i learned the hard way also under my fx, kinda the same thing, just for the camera, i pulled while i had one leg straight down, and the next thing i know after i let my pc go, i was under canopy. i think i had a shoulder low or something. hope your bruises heal soon.later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suz 0 #3 December 16, 2002 that's gotta hurt. Don't bother me, I'm living happily ever after Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #4 December 16, 2002 Quote that's gotta hurt. ya, it kinda tickled a littlea cut ear from the riser slapping me. and some nice bruies. and i always thought my dad was crazy about the low shoulder thing until it happened. oh, and i was looking back in my log book, i was wrong, it happened right before i got my fx, it was under a heatwave 100. later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suz 0 #5 December 16, 2002 happy healing Don't bother me, I'm living happily ever after Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #6 December 16, 2002 Quotehappy healing no, this happened to me a while ago like a 2 or 3 years ago, or i know at least over 700 jumps ago. later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeFlyHol 0 #7 December 16, 2002 Ouch! Sounds like you need to get two things: 1. Arnica gel for the bruising. They also come in tablet form, but I think that the gel is better. It works like a charm! 2. Tiger Balm to be massaged on your neck and shoulders. I'm sure your muscles are going to be really sore tomorrow. These are two things that I always try to keep in my gear bag. Heal up quickly. x's and o's, Hol :)When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #8 December 16, 2002 Quote Ouch! Sounds like you need to get two things: 1. Arnica gel for the bruising. They also come in tablet form, but I think that the gel is better. It works like a charm! 2. Tiger Balm to be massaged on your neck and shoulders. I'm sure your muscles are going to be really sore tomorrow. Wear a helmet and you won't have those problems.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cajun 0 #9 December 16, 2002 It's good to hear everything worked out. Had something similar on my jedei. Didn't much care for it. I'm much more careful now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christopherm 0 #10 December 16, 2002 i know , for some reason i usually don't when i'm just pulling high or doing a hop n' pop, more comfortable I guess. someday i'll learn -So, how hard is the ground?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suz 0 #11 December 20, 2002 oh..I was probably too tired when I was reading your post...hee hee hee..what a dickhead Don't bother me, I'm living happily ever after Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
