{"id":48004,"date":"2024-01-26T14:09:55","date_gmt":"2024-01-26T14:09:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/?p=48004"},"modified":"2024-11-01T12:13:39","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T12:13:39","slug":"unusual-canopy-emergencies-collisions-and-entanglements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/unusual-canopy-emergencies-collisions-and-entanglements\/","title":{"rendered":"Unusual Canopy Emergencies: Collisions and Entanglements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The second article in Jim Cowan\u2019s series \u2013 a compilation of techniques and options to address some of the most challenging and life-threatening situations that a ram-air parachutist may encounter.<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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These are moments when pulling the cutaway handle is not the first thing to do, and in fact, may be a fatal mistake.<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Jim’s first article covered Dual Deployments<\/a>, this time he looks at collisions and entanglements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disclaimer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The techniques and options proposed in this article are subjective and should be treated as guidelines only. No two situations or canopy types and loadings are exactly alike. Therefore, no-one can foresee what the very best option will be for an infinite number of variables. Sometimes these situations can be so serious that no clear option may prevent serious injury or death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • These subjects are often avoided or minimally addressed because they are rare with an infinite number of variables.<\/li>
  • The options and correct actions can be complicated and difficult to identify or discuss or visualize.<\/li>
  • Too much information syndrome (TMI) can paralyze a jumper with indecision from confusion with what the correct response is or fear of taking the wrong action.<\/li>
  • Very few instructors and jumpers have personal experience to share with others.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Collision Video<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    This video shows how quickly things can go wrong…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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