JBR 0 #1 June 7, 2014 On a very recent jump I was moving down the seats of a twin otter and unbeknown to me managed to snag the bungee that keeps my leg straps together, said bungee extended itself considerably until it then decided to "release it's energy". My left nut took this reasonably well or so I thought but by then I had to leave said twin otter and had what I can only describe as the most uncomfortable freefall of my short but distinguished career. Be careful out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene03 0 #2 June 8, 2014 EEEEEEOOOOCH. Nice shot. “The only fool bigger than the person who knows it all is the person who argues with him. Stanislaw Jerzy Lec quotes (Polish writer, poet and satirist 1906-1966) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #3 June 8, 2014 Sounds bad. But... could be worse. I had a ball-under malfunction on my 11th. Sitting on one of your nuts for 5 minutes post-opening does not help landing concentration. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #4 June 8, 2014 yoinkSounds bad. But... could be worse. I had a ball-under malfunction on my 11th. Sitting on one of your nuts for 5 minutes post-opening does not help landing concentration. A good friend had a ball-under with a Sabre 1. We actually heard him scream from the ground, he thought he ruptured it but fortunately didn't.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #5 June 8, 2014 I had one of those on my first jump, 28' cheapo. Me with a nut under is like a giraffe with a sore throat. Pretty damn serious. I'm actually surprised I ever made a second jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unkulunkulu 0 #6 June 8, 2014 A friend of mine had this bungee break after opening when he tried to seat properly in the harness. He said for one second he thought that the harness broke and his was toast Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillson 0 #7 June 8, 2014 Did you get a nickname on the DZ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
potatoman 0 #8 June 9, 2014 Left Nut You have the right to your opinion, and I have the right to tell you how Fu***** stupid it is. Davelepka - "This isn't an x-box, or a Chevy truck forum" Whatever you do, don't listen to ChrisD. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffCa 0 #9 June 9, 2014 I've never heard of these things before or knew they were possible. You guys are scaring me. "So many fatalities and injuries are caused by decisions jumpers make before even getting into the aircraft. Skydiving can be safe AND fun at the same time...Honest." - Bill Booth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
potatoman 0 #10 June 9, 2014 Well, you must have nuts for this to happen, or at least 1.You have the right to your opinion, and I have the right to tell you how Fu***** stupid it is. Davelepka - "This isn't an x-box, or a Chevy truck forum" Whatever you do, don't listen to ChrisD. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverek 54 #11 June 9, 2014 unkulunkulu A friend of mine had this bungee break after opening when he tried to seat properly in the harness. He said for one second he thought that the harness broke and his was toast The exact same thing happened to me... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dthames 0 #12 June 9, 2014 grue***Sounds bad. But... could be worse. I had a ball-under malfunction on my 11th. Sitting on one of your nuts for 5 minutes post-opening does not help landing concentration. A good friend had a ball-under with a Sabre 1. We actually heard him scream from the ground, he thought he ruptured it but fortunately didn't. Jock strapInstructor quote, “What's weird is that you're older than my dad!” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justme12001 0 #13 June 9, 2014 I had a similar situation happen to me.... I have a wings container, they have a flap that goes over the reserve risers and a LABEL that states to place main risers on top of this flap. One of the few times i let a packer pack for me, he put the main risers under said flap. Upon opening, everything is all good. Then about 8-10 seconds later, I drop about 6 inches cause the flap had held the main risers and then suddenly released. Just about shat myself!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unkulunkulu 0 #14 June 9, 2014 I heard stories about people landing it with the flaps closed A very uncomfortable situation to be in, I guess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Awdpsi 0 #15 June 9, 2014 Good buddy of mine at the DZ had a nut under malfunction. Took a few minutes for him to find it on landing. He took the rest of the day off and always tightens his leg straps a bit more now. That and brings the boys to the front.Belt and Suspenders Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBR 0 #16 June 9, 2014 I'm now wondering if it's worth suggesting adding a picture of a "nut under malfunction" to the collection of Mal pics on the wall in the training area at my DZ? Is there a similar Mal for the lady skydiver, maybe chest strap related issues? I would check the ladies area of the forum but it scares me in there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3mpire 0 #17 June 9, 2014 Are you sure it didn't snag on a jumper's finger? If you put your ass too close to my face on jump run for too long, I tend to snap bungies just to let you know I'm there. I hadn't considered holding on to it as someone charged out the door, though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpreguy 14 #18 June 11, 2014 Guess you got a Chinese nickname: Wun Hung Lo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
primetime 18 #19 June 14, 2014 I think every dude experiences this malfunction at least once in their career, usually early on. Once you've had your first nut under, you learn to keep you leg straps tight and your diddle in the middle. It is interesting to note that some call it a nut under, and others a ball under. Maybe it's an East Coast / West Coast thing? I've got a friend who had line twists...the cords twisted up and one of his balls got as big as a grapefruit. By the time he went to the doctor it was too late and now he's a uni-ball. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffCa 0 #20 June 14, 2014 primetime I think every dude experiences this malfunction at least once in their career, usually early on. ... By the time he went to the doctor it was too late and now he's a uni-ball. This wasn't in the brochure. "So many fatalities and injuries are caused by decisions jumpers make before even getting into the aircraft. Skydiving can be safe AND fun at the same time...Honest." - Bill Booth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
burtonjm 0 #21 June 15, 2014 On my 2nd AFF jump my instructor asked me if my furniture was in the middle of the room before he tightened down my leg straps. While I hadn't thought of that before hand, I haven't forgot to ask myself that question before every jump since...This shit, right here, is OK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffCa 0 #22 June 15, 2014 burtonjmOn my 2nd AFF jump my instructor asked me if my furniture was in the middle of the room before he tightened down my leg straps. While I hadn't thought of that before hand, I haven't forgot to ask myself that question before every jump since... I've been paranoid about it this weekend! I did my leg straps up as tight as I could without risking cutting off circulation. "So many fatalities and injuries are caused by decisions jumpers make before even getting into the aircraft. Skydiving can be safe AND fun at the same time...Honest." - Bill Booth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites