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Why are we not a meant to land in the water if the reserve parachute fails?

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The surface tension of water is high enough to emulate hitting concrete.

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Why would you cut the handle?

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It keeps the faulty parachute from interfering with the opening of the reserve.

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What equipment do you need?

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You need a parachute, a reserve parachute, jumpsuit, altimeter, and other protective gear like helmet and kneepads.

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Wouldn't you bend your knees backwards if you did a somersault (because of the speed you were just going)?

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You would only do a somersault if you tilted forward. The speed will not make you turn without a tilt.

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If I have no reserve, or if my reserve gets tangled, should I keep the tangled parachute for the extra drag?

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No. It adds more weight and can make the speed of the fall greater. If the main is helping you steer, keep it, then cut it.

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How can I do this and not fall unconscious when I hit the ground?

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Even if you follow these steps, you may become unconcious, but it would more likely be because of shock, which is why you should breathe deeply. Rolling would also reduce the risk of becoming unconscious.

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