Todd Shoebotham<\/a> had these questions a few years ago following a BASE fatality resulting from line failures. As is oftentimes the case in BASE he knew there was only one way to find out. (Hint: You’ve just got to send it.)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Todd was brave enough to test 4 configurations:<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
1. Un-vented, brakes un-stowed<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
2. Un-vented, brakes stowed<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
3. Vented, brakes stowed<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
4. Vented, brakes un-stowed.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
The results were clear and can teach us not only about canopy design, but also how we might increase our chances of survival should we find ourselves under a failing wing.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Thank you Todd!<\/p>\n
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