captain1 0 #1 July 20, 2004 I severely shattered both my feet in a skydiving accident and 4 months later I am starting to realize I will never be the same again. Anyways, does anybody have experience with a shattered talus. My surgeon is excellent but I need multiple opinions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tree_squirrel 0 #2 July 24, 2005 Dude, if you have a D licence and you are ok under canopy go ahead. Do it when you feel heeled. I don't know about you but i was just in hospital for a week and had my ankle pinned and that was excruciating. I have been forced to resign from be really cool, to really broken at my dz. I will only fly again at the windtunnels around the world.Less distance to fall. I was lucky, since only my legs are in plaster. I was hanging from my canopy that got hooked on the roof od the hanger, my fall could have been worse. All I can say is be a safe skydiver, minimise the risk by not doing low hooks and checking your equipment thouroughly. All for now An newly disabled tree_squirrel!I didn't do it, i swear! Backloops @ sunset! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shabino 0 #3 July 27, 2005 I smashed up my talus. The biggest risk seems to be future avascular necrosis (AVN). So far, I'm walking on the ankle, but it's not always a fun experience. Lots of exertion leads to pain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captain1 0 #4 October 8, 2005 Thanks for the reply squirrel & shabino. I have been absent from skydiving for almost 12 months. These days, much of my time and energy is consumed at work. Skydiving is always in the back of my thoughts and now I am strongly considering coming back. I just need to get my ass back in shape. The ankles are tender, knees crackle/pop, and I sometime wabble and shout "aaaarrrrrhhhh" like that pirate in the fedex commercial. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill_K 0 #5 October 18, 2005 QuoteThanks for the reply squirrel & shabino. I have been absent from skydiving for almost 12 months. These days, much of my time and energy is consumed at work. Skydiving is always in the back of my thoughts and now I am strongly considering coming back. I just need to get my ass back in shape. The ankles are tender, knees crackle/pop, and I sometime wabble and shout "aaaarrrrrhhhh" like that pirate in the fedex commercial. You could come back with a canopy that's bigger than normal, and then slow it way down so you don't have to try the ankle; maybe just kind of 'sit' down for a while? May not be the coolest looking landing in the world, but probably a lot less painful... Be safe, BK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #6 October 18, 2005 Quotemaybe just kind of 'sit' down for a while? Butt landings are not good for the spine and tail bone.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
