[Raskolnikov]

There are several types of reserve parachutes for paragliders. Most of them are not designed to be opened at terminal velocity, so opening one up in free-fall could rip it apart. I have no idea what she was using for a reserve but that’s usually the case.

But it was probably a big mistake to launch in those conditions. A paraglider pilot should avoid all clouds that are taller than they are wide. Unless you want to get sucked up into it. This was the World Cup champion too. You’d think she would know better. But then, I wasn’t there and don’t have her experience. So I’m not judging. It’s good she made it out okay and lived to tell about it.