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izzybelle

Jul 17, 2012, 9:10 PM
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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?

wmw999 (D 6296)

Jul 18, 2012, 4:42 AM
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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.

jimmytavino (A 3914)

Jul 18, 2012, 4:44 AM
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imagination and improvisation are all well and good....

and imagination has helped to grow our sport,,, Smile

but when it comes to "improvising" in skydiving...
Wink

... 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

(This post was edited by jimmytavino on Jul 18, 2012, 7:15 AM)

devildog (C 40302)

Jul 18, 2012, 12:50 PM
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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.

PiLFy (A License)

Jul 19, 2012, 4:25 PM
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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.

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