Clownburner 0 #1 June 18, 2003 I'm wondering how common injuries in skydiving are.. I think I already know the answer to that, but I'm curious as to everyone's experiences in this area. Obviously this includes injuries caused by/on aircraft, during freefall, or during landing. It should not include drunken incidents after the beer light is on. 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TequilaGirl 0 #2 June 18, 2003 I broke my finger on exit - that is about it...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #3 June 18, 2003 I got my finger trapped in a van door while going over to the hangar to get the plane out. Does that count?____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #4 June 18, 2003 knocking on wood ... To date, my only skydiving injury has been a sore slightly bruised left heal after running out a faster than normal landing a few months ago. And every once in a while, it will remind me that it's not 100% healed. back to my regular scheduled programming of continuing to knock on wood ... Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrumpot 1 #5 June 18, 2003 Had a canopy collapse while turning into the wind (from approx 120ft AGL) in an off-DZ landing in "MARGINAL" wind conditions in the 1st place (back on jump #87). Okay, so I "buried" a toggle too... but that is another story Compression fractures to all 5 of my lower lumbar (L1-L5) vertabrae was the result. 1/2 an inch in height shorter later, very VALUABLE LESSONS LEARNED for sure. Partially why you see me on here jumping into the incidents forum more than anywhere else now adays -especially when off DZ landings &/or high wind decisions & "get-back-itis" issues are present. Best to learn WITHOUT my injuries if you all can!coitus non circum - Moab Stone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #6 June 18, 2003 I've gotten scrapes and bumps and bruises. That and I blew out my knee last summer, but that was because I was being a dumbass.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #7 June 18, 2003 I had a broken tibula or fibula... Ive hurt my tail-bone twice, that was hurting long. I was told that there are 3 kind of skydiver: 1. who had a broken foot 2. having a broken foot 3 . ................ (take a wild guess) "No pain, no game" from my karate master Safe landings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #8 June 18, 2003 Fractured Ankle, LOTS of cuts and bruises (swooping is painful), if not for a helmet a broken jaw thanks to Vallerina, probally a few fractured ribs if I had'nt mastered the hit and roll PLF.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #9 June 18, 2003 i broke 2 ribs in a hookturn,only treatment at emergancy. Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TattooedMoFo 0 #10 June 18, 2003 Touch wood, no injuries as of yet.....will probarbly spank it in now on my next jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #11 June 18, 2003 Yes, hit door 5 times in 10-way practice. Left knee to ankle was black. Hurt like hell but did not break anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #12 June 18, 2003 Lots of general bruising, a few cuts and scrapes from no so successful landings, but nothing more then that.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fundgh 0 #13 June 18, 2003 I sprained my ankle pretty good when I was learning to flare my newish ZP canopy. Flared a little late and folded it under, but stood up the landing. Nobody noticed, but I am still getting over the injury after 4 months....FUN FOR ALL! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alain 0 #14 June 18, 2003 painfull back for a few months after a couple of hard openings: I'll never jump that canopy again (Merit 190) that's about it... (knockin' wood ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricaH 0 #15 June 18, 2003 2nd level AFF, lost radio contact & forgot to flair till about 3 ft off the ground shattered my pinky on a CORN STALK... 3 screws & a plate in my pinky finger - dumbass. never forgot to flair after that. There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueEyedMonster 0 #16 June 18, 2003 What? No option for Broken Bones but skipped the hospital?? I compression fractured a thoracic vertebra, but only went to the walk-in clinic 4 days later for an x-ray and more Vicadin. I'm an inch shorter now, but that's OK 6'2" is still tall enough. It was a downwind landing in a frozen, plowed field. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuteless 1 #17 June 18, 2003 Starting at the top and working down: Concussion left eye frozen/scratched with ice HALO broke both collar bones face gouged falling through tree Broken back cracked left wrist 2 smashed right wrist 1 broke left ankle broke left foot 5 bones massive bruising/front center to back center on right side/including right arm Bill Cole D-41 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjiimmyyt 0 #18 June 18, 2003 Six weeks ago tomorrow I broke my fib and tib on my 3rd AFF jump. 9 pins and one plate. I let go of my flare and hit hard. (Twat). Won't do that again. Mind you, i did almost the exact injury to my left ankle, falling of a step whilst drunk a few years back. Now I have a great set of matching scars on both ankles! Chicks dig scars "This isn't an iron lung, people. You can actually disconnect and not die." -Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blahr 0 #19 June 18, 2003 Bad no wind landing wearing shorts. Slid on my left side and took all the skin off from my hip to my ankle. What a road rash. The scab was inconceivable! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stilettodude 0 #20 June 18, 2003 On jump #99 i front risered an ESPRIT 120 into the ground and fractured my lower 3 lumbars also fractured my ankle and got a shiny new stainless steel plate, 8 screws and a pin, 2 mos. later i made my recovery jump and got my pie WOO HOO! Since then i have broken my big toe 3 or 4 times but that was my fault for trying to be and not not wearing shoes. Philip "HOW LOW CAN YOU GO?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #21 June 18, 2003 I broke both ankles landing on a night jump. The good thing is, you don't wear out one tennis shoe. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #22 June 18, 2003 Sprained my knee. Had a trip to the ER and was supposed to be grounded for 4 weeks. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydive84 0 #23 June 18, 2003 Grazed/brused knee after flaring low - due to forgetting i had surfboard on my feet (surf jump 2 or 3) and needed to kick it off! Have since realised my legs and arms can work independant of each other so if you are very very clever (!!!) you can kick + flare at the same time. Adi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sducoach 0 #24 June 18, 2003 but that was playing softball!! had the old wet grass ankle just this saturday, nothing severe for an old guy. Blues, J.E.James 4:8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mds58 0 #25 June 19, 2003 Yes!!! I landed when an "expert" skydiver from rear (note he had +2000 jumps) made a 180 hook turn without watch to ground and he hit my face. I survived but... surgery to nose and ocular arched. 60 days of prognoses due an idiot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
