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Old February 17th, 2007, 14:23   #4
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Default Re: Paraglider + thunderstorm = ugly situation

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Originally Posted by Toonces View Post
I was thinking the same thing. Surely they have a reserve chute. At least I think they do.
Well I can't say for sure, but if I'm not mistaken in skydiving the purpose of the reserve chute is a backup in case the first one does not open. In paragliding they start with the chute already open so....
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