SCR10480 0 #51 April 8, 2005 Awwww You mean that MY malfunction, is YOUR worst one too? Thanks Man...(overcome with emotion) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #52 April 8, 2005 QuoteHow so? I jump a pull out for that reason. There are other types of horseshoe mals, but the loop break, or pin dislodge is the scariest to me. Add to that the dificulty in finding and deploying the P/C on a throwout if dealing with a horseshoe, and you have my reasons.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydived19006 4 #53 April 8, 2005 I saw a guy meet his maker jumping a wing suit, he apparently flipped through the risers on opening, conjecture would say that he was still carrying too much forward speed at deployment. He was so entangled in the lines that he had no options, couldn’t even get to his cutaway handle. Had canopy out but in a hard turn form 4k to impact. I guess that it this one would be an “other”. I have a very sad feeling typing this! And we defiantly miss him!!! Any malfunction that your options are non existent would be the worst! Take for instance a canopy collision at low tude!?Experience is what you get when you thought you were going to get something else. AC DZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #54 April 8, 2005 Pilot chute in tow and horseshoe scare me the same. I had a pilot chute in tow that turned out to be two out with reserve tangled around my legs and left arm! But it turned out all good. And I've had a friend die from a pilot chute in tow type scenario gone wrong.. But horseshoes are pretty fucking scary too. I wouldn't wish either malfunction on anyone. Make sure you're careful with moving around in the plane and keep a tight closing loop! And also maintain your pilot chute properly!! -karen "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HydroGuy 0 #55 April 8, 2005 QuoteQuoteThe worst malfunction would be something happening to that damn plane at about 500' AGL Or forgetting your rig? That plane is full of Jet Fuel...anything has to be better than burning...Get in - Get off - Get away....repeat as neccessary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #56 April 8, 2005 QuoteHow about a premature on your back at 10K. It wraps around your right arm and put you in a monster flat spin. Took to 1K to get it cut away only able to use the left hand. Reserve out at 300. Not planning on trying that again. Dude! Could you post a picture of yourself or something so i know never to skydive with you Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tfelber 0 #57 April 8, 2005 I voted other...Main reserve entanglement worries me the most. Nearly having one adds to that fear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #58 April 10, 2005 I voted horseshoe also.....having something wrap around part of me that I can't clear.....that scares me. But I also agree with the premature deployment thought...and most of the others here, too! ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shunkka 0 #59 April 11, 2005 a double mal? ------------------------- "jump, have fun, pull" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #60 April 11, 2005 Last year at WFFC a guy in our 8-way hit the side of the Casa on exit and had his container open and the bag come out in a classic horseshoe. As we motioned for him to pull, he touched his handles and hackey with a puzzled look. Finally, he pulled to go directly into a baglock. Since it was high speed mal, we fell with him from around 12k to 5k where he cut the baglock away and deployed his reserve. The last view of him I had was seeing massive line twists as I dropped below him. Horseshoe, baglock and line twists all in one jump! Not his day. He had video and one of the other guys had video. It was interesting to see the two views. Wish I could remember who it was so we could get it posted. Gary Peek was the LO so maybe he will remember. Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdrejhon 8 #61 April 11, 2005 QuoteQuoteOr forgetting your rig? True : http://www.aarrgghh.com/no_way/noChute.htmDamn. Anyone have that mentioned 1988 video online anywhere? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverek 55 #62 April 12, 2005 QuoteDamn. Anyone have that mentioned 1988 video online anywhere? Let's not start it again... BTW, the thread on this is here: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=643895#643895 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue-Skies92629 0 #63 April 12, 2005 Did you go to the safty day at your local DZ? "Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana" -Groucho Marx- "Tom flies like a rock" -Tom Carson- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiles 0 #64 April 14, 2005 hmm, have never jumped anything but pull out (15 yrs.) Sure do not see many with it and cannot figure out why?? Especially free flyers. I luv my pilot chute in the container where it belongs.......and the confidence I am in control pullin my own pin. I did have a pilot chute mal (the stiching of centre safety line broke at attachment) on newer collapsable pc. The system was cocked but pc in low drag....over collapsed....amazing the bag still extracted from the container when I gave a big punch to side of my rig...no tangle with bridle...and damn if my main inflated out of bag also...wonkers opening with hands ready on handles for ep. Not a pretty site to watch- then again so great I had postive pull to extract my pin!! hmmm, good idea to check over your pc system when cocking, even if it is in new condition. SMileseustress. : a positive form of stress having a beneficial effect on health, motivation, performance, and emotional well-being. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heidihagen 0 #65 April 14, 2005 QuoteDid you go to the safty day at your local DZ? yes.. they covered more than mals though (ff safety/avoiding collisions). why do you ask?i didn't lose my mind, i sold it on ebay. .:need a container to fit 5'4", 110 lb. cypres ready & able to fit a 170 main (or slightly smaller):.[/ce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMax 0 #66 April 14, 2005 Rick had a reserve PC in tow and cleared it manually at what people on the ground estimated around 200ft. He dropped the handles and later found them on the ground near the place where he landed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkiD_PL8 0 #67 April 15, 2005 I wanna change my vote. See picture. Greenie in training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdrejhon 8 #68 April 15, 2005 QuoteQuoteDamn. Anyone have that mentioned 1988 video online anywhere? Let's not start it again... BTW, the thread on this is here: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=643895#643895Sorry about that. My interest was purely to see what the ground rushing up closer and closer would look like at lower altitudes. Not to diminish the death with spectatorism. Just something to scare me into altitude awareness! I'm starting PFF training this April 30th. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdrejhon 8 #69 April 15, 2005 QuoteI wanna change my vote. See picture. Damn! How the hell did that happen? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdweller 0 #70 April 15, 2005 What's the worst malfunction? _________________________________________ The ones that kill you------------------------------------------------------ "From the mightiest pharaoh to the lowliest peasant, who doesn't enjoy a good sit?" C. Montgomery Burns Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
