RSL's Can Be a Good Thing

[ChromeBoy 0]

So on our second horny gorilla this weekend we had three of us connected by our legs and the fourth person couldn't get in so I grabbed his arm so he could put us in a fast spin. We started spinning extremely fast, fast enough for the pressure to pull my arm out of its socket at the left shoulder. At 4.5k we broke off. I tried to track with one arm and I could not because of the pain so I turned over on my back and watched all of them track away. Once they were gone I rolled over on my belly and deployed. I have my shoulder harness pretty tight because I prefer it that way and the force of deployment put my shoulder back into it's socket. It is still sore but no need to go to a M.D. because I have full range of control with it.
I thought about all the "what ifs" afterwords and decided that if I had a malfunction on my main and had no control with my left arm I probably would of wished I had my RSL connected. I know I would of pulled both with my right arm but it would have been a little easier probably. Also, I am glad it was my left arm and not my right or I couldn't have deployed my main and would of gone straight for my reserve. I have had one reserve ride and lets just say I like my reserve to stay in the container.
My lesson learned this weekend...stay safe and remember anything can happen up there!

[freeflir29 0]

There's always millions of possibilities........
"Here I come to save the BOOBIES!"

[diverdriver 7]

Chrome, you may have damage on the ligament. This happened to Christy and she kept jumping later after the soreness went away. The next time it came out of socket and stayed out. The first dislocation tore a part of the ligament so there was not much holding it in place. The second dislocation happened very easily and surgery was required to fix it. You may have the same damage now. I would highly recommend going to the doctor and DO NOT jump until you see him.
Chris Schindler

[Muenkel 0]

Chrome,
I agree with Chris here (all Chris' are right). I'm dealing with a stretched nerve in the shoulder. I honestly do not think I would have the strength to stabilize myself in freefall. A very experienced skydiver told me in an email to wait at least two weeks AFTER the shoulder is healed before I skydive again.
Chrome, the key here is you felt pain. That means, something got hurt. Don't be your own doctor.
Good luck.
If you're not confused, you're not paying attention.
Chris

[ChromeBoy 0]

Thanks for your concerns guys. I am going to give it a couple of days and see how it feels. It makes this weird cricking noise whenever I do 360's with my arms. I hope that is nothing big.
Thanks,
Chrome

[kmcguffee 0]

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It makes this weird cricking noise whenever I do 360's with my arms.

If this is the first dislocation you have had you definitely need to see a doctor.
Both of my shoulders crick. I had them x-rayed a few years back and found bone fragments in the shoulder joints. I decided to leave them and deal with the cricking. As long as I lift weights regularly and keep the shoulder muscles strong I don't have problems with the shoulder dislocating. Luckily there were no tendon problems. Shoulder joints are almost as bad as knee joints when it comes to causing problems. You could have no problems right now and then in ten years BAM! they go out on ya!
"Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go."

[TEB6363 0]

Yes, go see a doc. My Orthopedic surgeon is now my best friend....
:::OK, Canopy is Open, No Traffic Around, .. Why are these "Extra" Lines Draping Down??, Damn!

[rgoper 0]

you've certainly been given sound advice from your colleagues.
Richard
"Gravity Is My Friend"

[rgoper 0]

hey guys and gals, i'm a "veteran" now!
Richard
"Gravity Is My Friend"

[Iflyme 0]

Chromey, I'm jumping on the bandwagon ... get it check out. A trip to the doctor could be worth a lot of jumps that you might miss otherwise.
"There's nothing new under the sun"