blacksha 1 #1 October 2, 2009 Under what circumstances would someone with a leg disability be allowed to safely tandem jump? I understand that there is some sort of seat some drop zones have where they put tandem passengers' legs into? Example: What if the tandem passenger was older, say in their 60's, and had metal in their thigh from having a previously shattered thigh bone? The person can now walk, but not too well...would this meet the conditions for this seat-harness? I apologize if I should have searched for this, I'm sure the answer is in this forum already. Just wish the search function was more reliable like Google. I often do searches for something and it takes me a long time to come up with the right keywords to find what I'm looking for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,439 #2 October 2, 2009 It would require a discussion with the potential tandem passenger, the specific local DZ they were going to, and possibly the passenger's doctor. It's a specialized jump, and the particular DZ has to be comfortable with it. Brittle bones (for instance) are generally a really bad idea to take on a skydive. Paraplegics and even quadriplegics can jump, however. So it depends. There are lots of jumpers with shattered legs full of metal. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
humanflite 0 #3 October 2, 2009 QuoteUnder what circumstances would someone with a leg disability be allowed to safely tandem jump? I understand that there is some sort of seat some drop zones have where they put tandem passengers' legs into? Example: What if the tandem passenger was older, say in their 60's, and had metal in their thigh from having a previously shattered thigh bone? The person can now walk, but not too well...would this meet the conditions for this seat-harness? I apologize if I should have searched for this, I'm sure the answer is in this forum already. Just wish the search function was more reliable like Google. I often do searches for something and it takes me a long time to come up with the right keywords to find what I'm looking for. You really need to speak to your local DZOs but I know my DZ would likely jump this person. However if he cant raise his legs up (for landing purposes) then the weather conditions would need to be just right before they would take him up (eg/not a no wind day, enough wind to negate most of the tandems forward speed) so he didnt get his leg re broken... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyjunkySean 0 #4 October 3, 2009 I'd be one o those shattered full o metal dudes, n I'm no spring chicken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #5 October 4, 2009 Quote I'd be one o those shattered full o metal dudes, n I'm no spring chicken +1 bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pookieland 0 #6 October 17, 2009 Hey There People, well I am a Paraplegic and I have been working on being the first wheelchair skydiver in the world. My DZ is in Florida at Z-Hills and the people there are GREAT. We have been working on this full time for the past 2 1/2 years now, for my to free fly all by myself. It can be done and with the right training and trainers anything can be done. The owner TK Hayes and his staff have been working hard with me and I/we won't stop until I do what I came to Florida to do. I can not walk so they set me in the planes towards the door so I can be the first one out and the rest is up to me and the things I have learned. I invented a leg strap to keep my knees and legs up for landing and things are working out just great. So come on out to SkyDive city in Florida and have a great time with a bunch of great people. Because the next time you will see me will be on the Big Screen were I belong..LoL Welcome to My World.... Pookie Land It can be doneStop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Distabled 0 #7 October 19, 2009 Hi Pookie, It has been done man, by a few of us now. Im jumping again this weekend, http://www.youtube.com/user/daleeIIiott Get Down! DGet busy living or get busy dying! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pookieland 0 #8 October 27, 2009 Don't ruine my dreams...LoL I'm almost there, and what would be kool is if the people that have come as far as I have could all get together and bring what we do to the light and let not just our local DZ's know but people around the world that we exist and maybe form our own team. I belong to the Muff Diver's and a 4 man crew already, but looking to travel more this coming year.. Stop Touching Me!!! Muff Brother# 4466 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
