vleisie 0 #1 June 3, 2003 I watched chronicle III for the first time last night. Can anyone tell the story behind the low pull at the end? I searched the forum and couldn't find anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #2 June 3, 2003 A freefly coach dive. Loss of altitude awareness. No AAD. Note that when the one who pulled first noticed the ground as he went to a stand, layed out forward and pulled. The videographer turned over and panic pulled, and landed prior to the canopy fully inflating Slider part way up as you can see in the shadow. The audio portion isn't played there. The Videographer stood up fell down then says quite loudly. " I fucked up, Oh I fucked up I'm sorry, I fucked up" (not verbatum but almost) He's ok but was broken up a little bit. That was played in our AFF certification course sound and all. It's enlightening. To those who think they will pull the reserve first when they find themselves low, that's an eye opener. You can guess the out come had the person he video taped noticed the ground less than one second later. Impressive video huh?My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vleisie 0 #3 June 3, 2003 Very impressive. I suppose in a situation like that your first instinct is to go for the handle you're most familiar with, for better or worse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #4 June 3, 2003 how much happened to him? i heard rumors that said he walked around in chock until they found him(rumor),how about the student?it looks like he landed in a interesting spot aswell Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo 0 #5 June 3, 2003 Where/when was it on? (or is it on the web?) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #6 June 3, 2003 It's on video (and might I add one of the coolest skydiving videos ever). mmm..... jacuzzi scene ____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #7 June 3, 2003 Whats it called and where do you get it? thanxsmile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #8 June 3, 2003 welcome to intermission! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #9 June 3, 2003 QuoteWhats it called and where do you get it?Cronicle 3 at a big skydive gearstore i guess ohh yess the jacuzzi... uhhhmmm Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #10 June 3, 2003 QuoteTo those who think they will pull the reserve first when they find themselves low, that's an eye opener. You can guess the out come had the person he video taped noticed the ground less than one second later. I'm glad you bring this up because it's easy for people to say they'd go for silver. But how do they know if they've never really found themselves low in the basement? QuoteImpressive video huh? A shit, I seem to have a lot of the other videos. How come I don't have this one? I guess I've got a reason to pick it up now huh? Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #11 June 3, 2003 Quotei heard rumors that said he walked around in chock until they found him(rumor) Considering he broke his legs it was probably more a case of roll around in agony until they found him.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crapflinger2000 1 #12 June 3, 2003 I have always liked that clip for the fact that we now know what that guy's last words would have been.... I am guessing he thought he was gonna die as he said, "Jesus Christ!" __________________________________________________ What would Vic Mackey do? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KillerKimmy 0 #13 January 17, 2006 Wow I know this is an old thread, but I know the guy who did it. No student. It happened at the Ranch. I jump with the "low puller". Of course altitude awareness is a good thing. Sometimes we lose it. Did you check out the slider in the shadow on the ground. Isn't even down all the way. You know my buddy, if you ever meet him, has this ongoing ice breaker. He says he was 6' tall before that incident. Now hi is like 5'3" Love ya' F. Captain Kim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #14 January 17, 2006 I'm glad you bring this up because it's easy for people to say they'd go for silver. But how do they know if they've never really found themselves low in the basement?Quote Haven't seen the video yet (is it at skydivingmovies.com ?), but will try to find it. Friendly little Mr. Hackeysack is easy to find, so easy we don't even look for him because we already know where he is. Compare that with your reserve handle, you have to actually LOOK for that. Pulling the reserve handle is NOT a part of normal events. It's one reason why there are so many two out situations. You can train for it, you can practice, but when the shit hits the fan, who knows ? I don't honestly know if there's even an answer to the dilemma, because we're talking about instinct taking over. And instinct trusts muscle memory more than looking for something else. Curious creatures, we humans... Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
