injuried rototer cuff

[izzybelle 0]

i injuried my shoulders and can not fly my canopy with the brakes off completly. i was thinking of extending my brakes with a tied on version of the toggles to extend the brake lines a foot or so. what does any one think?

[wmw999 2,556]

I'm thinking that if your shoulders are that bad, it might turn into a problem for pulling, cutting away, or steering your reserve sometime.

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)

[jimmytavino 16]

imagination and improvisation are all well and good....

and imagination has helped to grow our sport,,,... that doesn't always translate so well.

Sometimes it tends to introduce a whole new set of concerns.


good that " you are thinking" but try some rehab and patience until you are able to operate your gear , safely..
good luck

[devildog 0]

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[.:(]i injuried my shoulders and can not fly my canopy with the brakes off completly. i was thinking of extending my brakes with a tied on version of the toggles to extend the brake lines a foot or so. what does any one think?

See an MD. Most rotator cuff injuries don't need surgery and you'll be fine with some prescript antiinflamatory and some rehab. That being said, continued wear and tear can make the problem worse at which point, they might need to go in an repair the damage. You really don't want that.

You stop breathing for a few minutes and everyone jumps to conclusions.

[PiLFy 3]

Bad idea. Go get your shoulder evaluated. You want it to pop out at the worst time? Save the rigging for the riggers. Make sure you're OK, first.