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Exclusive images show skydivers' terrifying collision and chaotic plunge
The cameras strapped to the skydivers' helmets were supposed to memorialize their perfectly timed jumps and exhilarating descent from two small planes to the earth 12,000 feet below. (usnews.nbcnews.com) Más...I heard that all this chaos took place in 47 seconds. That had to be the longest 47 seconds they will ever have in their lives. I would definately kiss "mother earth" after experiencing something like that. God blessed them all.
verry good
Having only made 10 jumps myself , it always amazes me how the naysayers jump right up to denounce this or that. Until you've done it and pushed through that fear of your first solo free fall you should just shut up. The media sensationalize everything don't they? It is a risky thing to climb outside an airplane and step off! All jumpers know the risks. These will be tales told for years over a cold beer and good friends. Fantastic everyone is okay!
Dear friend Mark Thomas, to echo your sentiments about the perils, I remember my visit to para training school of the Indian Army during my college days some 45+years ago. The very first couple of steps shown were the stance and action at the time of jumping out and second at touch down.
I was amazed and horrified when we were told IF at touch down the stance is not right one can end up with a broken ankle or even a broken leg !
Times have changed but basics might not have !
So much of perils and the corresponding training that have to be under gone ! We all must keep it in mind before any adverse criticism.
MHR ( my humble request)
I was amazed and horrified when we were told IF at touch down the stance is not right one can end up with a broken ankle or even a broken leg !
Times have changed but basics might not have !
So much of perils and the corresponding training that have to be under gone ! We all must keep it in mind before any adverse criticism.
MHR ( my humble request)
While I may think they were crazy in the first place (but, to each his own), I am glad no one was killed.