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Old January 23rd 07, 03:55 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default FS Mini Survival Softie Emergency Parachute (New)


Jack wrote:
John O. Graybill wrote:
John O. Graybill wrote:
Visit eBay Motors Parts & Accessories Aviation Parts Pilot Gear
for photos and description.


Search on item number 130071474391



Very amusing ad.

But what about the case where someone buys the 'chute and decides to
BASE-jump with it hoping to commit suicide -- because the ad says they
will die -- but then survives due to the chute working properly, despite
being out of time limits and/or having been repacked by the new owner?
They could be so disappointed they might initiate a law suit. ;]


Jack


This chute has only a 20' diameter canopy. My rigger told me that the
26' canopy most round rescue chutes have make the difference between an
open and closed casket funeral. Does anyone know how fast a 180 pound
guy comes down under a 20' canopy? His heels may end up right next to
his balls!

Uli Neumann