Backflip right before deployment

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=ck9--Vt4Nds&NR=1

you can skip to about :57 to see it...why do this?

[councilman24 36]

Because being cool for the camera is more important than having enough time to deal with a malfunction.

I'm old for my age.
Terry Urban
D-8631
FAA DPRE

[swoopfly 5]

because flips are fun didnt you know? i dont see much a problem with it, i might wait a second or two before deployment

[FataMorgana 0]

This is not a brand new concept. Stabile deployments can get boring for some people . Observe…. https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1017514085761

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[councilman24 36]

Oh I know. I was taught how to do a back loop (not flip!) by a 3 time national/ 2 time world champion. From when RW comp was build a round, back loop and build the final formation. time started at break for back loop and ended at complete formation.

I'm old for my age.
Terry Urban
D-8631
FAA DPRE

[Greell 0]

The student looked as if he half expected there to be some water 5 feet below him after he jumped based on that exit. I liked the "roll around" the instructor did to get him to his belly.

To answer your question as to "Why" do a backflip before deployment.....complacency.

What's the worst that could happen? He has plenty of altitude. a reserve, and a helmet, right?

[airtwardo 6]

councilman24

Because being cool for the camera is more important than having enough time to deal with a malfunction.

Just an 'I' taking a couple seconds to have some fun...

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[cpoxon 0]

Hmm, I guess a pointed finger means something different to what it does where I instruct?

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