DSE 5 #1 May 14, 2009 Pepperell Tree Landing "An experienced skydiver and mother of three had a nice view Wednesday afternoon, but it wasn't planned, nor joyful.... Rose said she has completed more than 70 jumps over the past three years. Great story, great outcome. Wunderground reports gusts of 24kts in the afternoon. From the description of the landing, sounds like she was trained to go for the center of the tree (and got it) as the article says she "hugged the tree." Pepperell has more than its share of trees...Glad it came out OK. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #2 May 14, 2009 "Am I ever going to live this one down?'" Rose said. I would say probably not. You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,995 #3 May 14, 2009 It is worth noting that hundreds of skydivers hit trees every year. Almost no one gets hurt landing in a tree - they get hurt when they fall out of the tree. Clip a tree, collapse half your canopy and you're almost guaranteed to get hurt. Land in the middle and grab a big branch and you'll generally be OK. (Trees are pretty soft.) Embarrassing, but better to feel silly waiting for someone to get a ladder than to end up with a broken ankle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #4 May 14, 2009 I clipped a tree, collapsed one side of my canopy and proceeded to watch the blood stains seep through my jeans thinking "huh.. maybe i should have just smashed flush into it."1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airathanas 0 #5 May 14, 2009 3 years, 70 jumps, hmmmm lucky she didn't get hurt. Glad to hear she's ok.http://3ringnecklace.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
