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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: N. Phoenix AZ USA
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Originally posted by serge944
The parachute pics are hard to believe. Then again, it does look like there is a strap attached to his arm.
There is no reason why he wouldn't be able to simply land like that...
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There is a very good reason why he cannot land like that. You have to flare this type of chute and he cannot reach the two toggles to pull the brakes to flare. You might survive the landing but it would be rough.
I have parachuted for over 20 years now and done alot of "interesting" jumps, including more "demo" jumps into stadiums etc but aint ever going to get out of the harness like this guy does. I like living a bit too much I guess...
Joe A
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