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From: larry@hpfelg.HP.COM (Larry Chapman X3117)
Newsgroups: rec.skydiving
Subject: Re: Fatality In Colorado
Message-ID: <2020014@hpfelg.HP.COM>
Date: 25 Mar 91 16:00:04 GMT
References: <2020013@hpfelg.HP.COM>
Organization: HP Elec. Design Div. -FtCollins
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> 1) A jumpmaster that didn't let him "get away".
> 2) An AAD that worked (they, like altimeters don't work well in a burble like
>    encountered when you are upside down).
> 3) Pulling the main rip cord (a Stevens line was in place).
> 4) Pulling the reserve rip cord.


This list was not meant to be prioritized.  The "#1" item just came
to mind first . . .

Also, I fully realize and understand that the jumper is responsible for
his/her own safety.

Fact of the matter is the JM should have been there.

-- LSC