Newbie 0 #1 March 11, 2002 I didnt think this was really very possible, until i read the post about someone was going to do a "stunt" to show newbies what the consequences of not having your chest strap up were.I mean, does anyone know any actual statistics about how many fatalities as a % have resulted from people falling out of their rig? I know im new to this, but its got to be one of the most uncommon occurences ever hasnt it? Has it even happened before?What else (besides securing your chest strap) will stop this type of mishap, or is it just a case of securing the chest strap?Thanks all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch 0 #2 March 11, 2002 Buckle up and you won't fall out.Yes it has happend but somebody else will have to give details. I cannot remember. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #3 March 11, 2002 Its happened a few times. Misrouting the Chest strap is easy to do and a few people have paid for it with their life. Lesson: Double check it befofre you jump!Cause I don't wanna come back down from this cloud... ~ Bush Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #4 March 11, 2002 I think it was in 2000 that two people died because they didn't buckle their chest straps.Speed Racer"Fill your hand, you son-of-a-bitch!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrumpySmurf 0 #5 March 11, 2002 And avoid doing handstands on your risers after loosening your cheststrap might help as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Darkzone 0 #6 March 11, 2002 It happened to me!I misrouted my chest strap in a hurry to make the lift and it was spotted by the CCI during the check.Lesson: NEVER RUSH TO MAKE THE NEXT LIFT. THERE WILL ALWAYS BE ANOTHER ONE!Whooooohooooo!!! Hahahaha!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Newbie 0 #7 March 11, 2002 when you say misroute, could you be a little more specific please, as in how did you route it that was wrong (i take it you did it up, just not in the right way?).....thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhillyKev 0 #8 March 11, 2002 Apparently it looks possible even when everything is connected. Check out the thread in G&R with attached video.cielos azules y cerveza fría-Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MrHixxx 0 #9 March 11, 2002 Miss-routing or forgetting your chest strap is major, as already indicated here.One of my friends had a close call wearing someone else's rig. He is maybe 135 drippin' wet super-skinny guy and was wearing a rig for a 6'1" jumper that was 225. The yoke (shoulder width) was almost wide enough to slide out and he nearly did.Also worth mention is some of the older stainless steel friction adapters on legstraps slide out a bit, which could put you out of reach of your toggles.Further, friction adapters on leg straps installed incorrectly, threaded incorrectly...-Hixxx"Sous ma tub, Dr. Suess ma tub" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cloudseeker2001 0 #10 March 12, 2002 it seems to me that mostly females fall out of their rigs from improper chest strap.....i have cought one myself on the plane! check the fatalities page for years past. i think about 4 in the last 4 years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Darkzone 0 #6 March 11, 2002 It happened to me!I misrouted my chest strap in a hurry to make the lift and it was spotted by the CCI during the check.Lesson: NEVER RUSH TO MAKE THE NEXT LIFT. THERE WILL ALWAYS BE ANOTHER ONE!Whooooohooooo!!! Hahahaha!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbie 0 #7 March 11, 2002 when you say misroute, could you be a little more specific please, as in how did you route it that was wrong (i take it you did it up, just not in the right way?).....thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #8 March 11, 2002 Apparently it looks possible even when everything is connected. Check out the thread in G&R with attached video.cielos azules y cerveza fría-Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHixxx 0 #9 March 11, 2002 Miss-routing or forgetting your chest strap is major, as already indicated here.One of my friends had a close call wearing someone else's rig. He is maybe 135 drippin' wet super-skinny guy and was wearing a rig for a 6'1" jumper that was 225. The yoke (shoulder width) was almost wide enough to slide out and he nearly did.Also worth mention is some of the older stainless steel friction adapters on legstraps slide out a bit, which could put you out of reach of your toggles.Further, friction adapters on leg straps installed incorrectly, threaded incorrectly...-Hixxx"Sous ma tub, Dr. Suess ma tub" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudseeker2001 0 #10 March 12, 2002 it seems to me that mostly females fall out of their rigs from improper chest strap.....i have cought one myself on the plane! check the fatalities page for years past. i think about 4 in the last 4 years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
