Safety Day - Emergencies
Malfunctions, Collisions and Cut Aways
MALFUNCTIONS / CUT AWAYS
Don't Panic! Arch. Look at the cut away handle. Reach for the cut away handle. Look at the reserve ripcord handle before cutting away. Pull the cut away handle, clear the cables and throw it away. Reach for the reserve ripcord handle with both hands. Pull the reserve ripcord and clear the cable. Check canopy. Don't Panic! Arch. Look at the reserve ripcord handle. Reach for the reserve ripcord handle with both hands. Pull the reserve ripcord and clear the cable. Check canopy. COLLISIONS Don't Panic! If a canopy collision is unavoidable, try to miss the other skydiver's body. Spread as wide as possible to distribute the force of the collision and to avoid going thru lines. Protect your handles! Have a hook knife accessible. Try to communicate with the other skydiver right away, BEFORE you start pulling handles or cutting lines. Consider disconnecting your RSL before cutting away from an entanglement.