freelyflyn71 0 #26 July 13, 2006 Found this pic of an injury due to catching a ring on an object. It is known as a de-gloved injury. The pic we were shown in USAF training was much worse than this. As a result, I wear gloves, or better yet, remove the ring! The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MF42 0 #27 July 13, 2006 Hey, at least that guy's got most of the meat still on the finger. In A&P school we were shown much worse pictures to drive the point home. It freaks me out that some of my coworkers still wear rings. I don't understand why they do it. Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freelyflyn71 0 #28 July 13, 2006 I think we were shown the same pics you were shown in your A&P class...couldn't find the one that's REALLY bad...but I'm not a pro internet guru either. The one I posted is bad enough to convince me not to jump from aircraft with rings exposed. The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #29 July 13, 2006 QuoteYup; she and her then-husband were actually the managers, and not the DZO... Wendy W. There last same wouldn't happen to be Smith would it?My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMURRAY 1 #30 July 13, 2006 QuoteQuote I am just wondering - has anyone here actually lost your wedding ring during freefall or canopy ride? How it happened? Ten years ago my S/L instructor in Russia told us a story about someone who was jumping with wedding ring. The ring had a big diamond on it, which made it a perfect snag point. During deployment a suspension line wrapped around the diamond, and cut his finger off. Next jump EVERYBODY removed all the rings they had - even the "non-removable" rings as they said before. For me it is simple though, as I never wear any jewelry, so we decided not to buy wedding rings at all for our wedding. same here. I hate rings etc so just said I don't want one. If I did have one, I'd take it off to jump. rm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontiego 0 #31 July 13, 2006 I've heard of people actually having a really small section (say half a millimeter) of their ring in pure gold, so that the ring would break before their finger. Skydiving or not, I think I'll get such a ring if I ever have to wear one."We call on the common man to rise up in revolt against this evil of typographical ignorance." http://bancomicsans.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #32 July 13, 2006 Quote There last same wouldn't happen to be Smith would it? That rings a bell.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #33 July 13, 2006 Quote Found this pic of an injury due to catching a ring on an object. AHCK!!!We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #34 July 13, 2006 QuoteI've heard of people actually having a really small section (say half a millimeter) of their ring in pure gold, so that the ring would break before their finger.watch the attachment above, do you think the ring could prevent having your meat ripped off ?? Avoid rings for manual activities.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontiego 0 #35 July 13, 2006 If the ring breaks at a force below the meat-ripping force... yes. If it is possible or practical to do/have such a ring? I don't know."We call on the common man to rise up in revolt against this evil of typographical ignorance." http://bancomicsans.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #36 July 13, 2006 QuoteIf the ring breaks at a force below the meat-ripping force... yes. If it is possible or practical to do/have such a ring? I don't know.polystyrene ring ? Whatever... just DON'T. Aynways I'm no medic/1st aid or anything, so I won't have to deal with it.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #37 July 13, 2006 On a chain. Round my neck. Like a hobbit. I know of only one guy who's ring came off. It was still on the split-pin in the door, along with his finger and a good chunk of sinew like dried snot on the side of the plane. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #38 July 13, 2006 QuoteI've heard of people actually having a really small section (say half a millimeter) of their ring in pure gold, so that the ring would break before their finger. Skydiving or not, I think I'll get such a ring if I ever have to wear one. Do you really think any kind of metal is going to break before you lose a finger? I don't think so.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sky15 0 #39 July 13, 2006 I know of someone (my husband jumped with her) that had gloves on and still lost her finger when it caught where the ring was, so even gloves don't make it 100% safe. I always leave my ring and all jewelry at home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #40 July 13, 2006 QuoteI always leave my ring and all jewelry at home. No more calls we have a winner. The only correct answer.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chutingstar 1 #41 July 14, 2006 Lost my wedding ring in freefall in Pell City...not a fun ride home. My wife wanted to have my phone number put inside the replacement ring. If found, call... See this link: http://www.chutingstar.com/archives/00000038.html MikeChutingStar.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontiego 0 #42 July 14, 2006 QuoteQuoteI've heard of people actually having a really small section (say half a millimeter) of their ring in pure gold, so that the ring would break before their finger. Skydiving or not, I think I'll get such a ring if I ever have to wear one. Do you really think any kind of metal is going to break before you lose a finger? I don't think so. I don't *know*, but I do think that it is possible. Pure gold is quite soft, as is plumb or tin. There is an interesting article about issues with rings: http://www.securiteconso.org/notice510.html?id_article=510 See IV.2. in this article. QuoteAn incision is made in the ring, a tiny part is hollowed out and then it is welded peripherally o Ring coring, the cored out substance is replaced in the hollow, two or three points are laser welded and polished. Coring size depends on alloy, ring width and thickness so that ring fractures at traction of less than 350 N. Once properly calibrated, only the second of the two procedures effectively guarantees that ring will open before reaching the serious injury threshold, every time. It continues saying that it's not very practical, some rings break when they don't have to, the tuning is difficult... But I think my aunt has a pure gold part in her ring so it would break. It mentions also traction forces at wich some metals would break. It is only one article, but I don't have time to search further, I have to go to the DZ "We call on the common man to rise up in revolt against this evil of typographical ignorance." http://bancomicsans.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obelixtim 150 #43 July 14, 2006 I'm amazed that nobody has come up with the easiest and most obvious solution of all...... Bugger the ring..... Lose the wife!!!!!............... (Flak jacket is on.....)My computer beat me at chess, It was no match for me at kickboxing.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pwln 0 #44 July 14, 2006 Lost my first one rock climbing at the same park we were married at almost 1 year to the day we were married. I had a backup ring. Then I went to Oregon and lost it on a quick 2 way dock. The other jumper was wondering what the heck I was doing. I was watching my ring go up. Or was I falling away from it. Anyways, no one found it on the next jump, I asked if anyone had seen it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #45 July 15, 2006 QuoteCoring size depends on alloy, ring width and thickness so that ring fractures at traction of less than 350 N. 350 Newtons is around 78 pounds. That is one hell of a lot of traction when applied to one finger. I think it would be much smarter and cheaper to leave the ring on the ground.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MF42 0 #46 July 15, 2006 I'm envisioning this... So if the ring gets caught on something and starts pulling, but has this engineered weak spot, it tears at skin and meat, forces probably reach 78 lbs when the meat bunches up at a knuckle. The weak spot then breaks, leaving the ring still mostly circular but with two sharp, jagged open ends. The pulling forces open the ring up, dragging the jagged ends over the already lacerated finger. Doesn't sound like fun. Maybe a better idea would be to leave the jewelry at home. Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobbes4star 0 #47 July 15, 2006 oooooh gives me the willies just thinking about it.if fun were easy it wouldn't be worth having, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #48 July 15, 2006 Most of the time I'm not even aware of my wedding ring. I can't get it off for trying, so I don't worry about it coming off. I suppose a ring could rip my finger off, but I also consider the possibility about as remote as monkies flying out my butt. Most of the year I wear gloves, except for thhe very hot So. Cal summertime. But gloves in general are a good idea, as without them you will get all kinds of "mystery" cuts and abrasions, the kind that you have no idea how or when they happened. Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darrenspooner 0 #49 July 15, 2006 What's the big deal dude? Its just a piece of metal. Get a new one. If your marriage hinges on a piece of metal then I'd suggest you think about the marriage and not your skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #50 July 15, 2006 QuoteI suppose a ring could rip my finger off, but I also consider the possibility about as remote as monkies flying out my butt. Tom, Maybe I spent too much time as a Firefighter, but trust me, it does happen a lot. I would say the finger in this picture did not happen with full body weight or high speed. But I bet it hurt like hell.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
