AMax 0 #1 December 29, 2004 I plan to visit a friend who wants to make his first tandem jump at local DZ. The problem is that he recently broke his wrist and still wears a brace. When I contacted a DZ, a person at manifest told me that it will be up to instructor to make a decision whether or not he can make a skydive, but I could not talk to any local TI since it was a week day. So the question is whould you take a person with broken wrist up for a tandem jump? ed to spell Thanks, Anton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,058 #2 December 29, 2004 I would not. But, I'm fairly conservative. I'd tell him the sky will still be here when he gets healed.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LawnDart21 0 #3 December 29, 2004 Yes. -- My other ride is a RESERVE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMax 0 #4 December 29, 2004 Lol ... looks like his chances are 50/50 I hope my chances to get to Dz are higer since he will be driving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djmarvin 2 #5 December 29, 2004 I would take him, but make him take off the brace! DJ Marvin AFF I/E, Coach/E, USPA/UPT Tandem I/E http://www.theratingscenter.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMax 0 #6 December 29, 2004 QuoteI would take him, but make him take off the brace! That's exactly what I suggested but he did not like the idea Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #7 December 29, 2004 QuoteQuoteI would take him, but make him take off the brace! That's exactly what I suggested but he did not like the idea That is the worst advice I have heard yet. The brace is there to protect him in the event of another trauma, no matter how small. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMax 0 #8 December 29, 2004 QuoteQuoteQuoteI would take him, but make him take off the brace! That's exactly what I suggested but he did not like the idea That is the worst advice I have heard yet. The brace is there to protect him in the event of another trauma, no matter how small. We were just joking about the brace. Of course I would NOT advice to do something like that for real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #9 December 29, 2004 It depends on how his injury is being treated. Does he have a cast? If so, how big? (You don't want fiberglass or plaster club waving around in freefall) Has he had surgery and pins set in? If so, how long ago? Those are the basic questions I would start with. Also, he could just wait.Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMax 0 #10 December 29, 2004 I don't think it is very serious. He didn't have a surgery and there is no pins. I think they plan to take it off in near future, but obviously he will still need to wear it this weekend. Waiting is a good idea. I was just afraid it will not hapen if i don't go with him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djmarvin 2 #11 December 30, 2004 QuoteQuoteQuoteI would take him, but make him take off the brace! That's exactly what I suggested but he did not like the idea That is the worst advice I have heard yet. The brace is there to protect him in the event of another trauma, no matter how small. What Amax said, I was kidding thats what the was for, sorry you misunderstood me DJ Marvin AFF I/E, Coach/E, USPA/UPT Tandem I/E http://www.theratingscenter.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #12 December 30, 2004 Quote What Amax said, I was kidding thats what the was for, sorry you misunderstood me Ohh! You were doing that subtle, sarcasm stuff eh? I never get that shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #13 December 30, 2004 The conservative answer is to tell him to wait until his wrist has healed enough to do push-ups, play tennis, etc. On the other hand ... I have taken several tandem students with weak arms. I just tell them to cross their arms before we get to the door and use their good arm to hold their weak arm tightly against their chest. Under canopy I do all the steering. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMax 0 #14 December 30, 2004 Thank you all for advice!I guess I will just take him to dz, talk to local TI and see what happens. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimoke 0 #15 January 1, 2005 july 96 I was schedualed to make my first tandem jump. 4 days before jumping I had a work related injury, I took a spike in my hand /wrist. it hurt like hell and I almost backed out of jumping. I bought a small brace and wrapped it like a linebacker. it still was very painful until the door opened, when I landed I had no clue until I high 5' d my buddy. never have been called a genius! adrenaline is a wonderful drug. I haven't stopped jumping since then. stay safe, JimokeThe ground always, remembers where you are! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travman 6 #16 January 2, 2005 My mate did a tandem when he had is forearm in a cast for a broken wrist. Didn't cause him any troubles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMax 0 #17 January 3, 2005 Thanks SD San Marcos for letting my injured friend jump and letting me to lurk him for free for selling his soul will attach a pic soon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #18 January 3, 2005 Quote Does he have a cast? If so, how big? (You don't want fiberglass or plaster club waving around in freefall) A quote from the original post.QuoteThe problem is that he recently broke his wrist and still wears a brace. No he doesn't have a cast. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
