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Record 1 2004-03-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
DEF

A parachute jump which is terminated by an intentional landing in an open body of water.

CONT

Intentional water descent provides yet another experience in the sport.... Having exited the aircraft the parachutist will not only be steering his parachute but also making ready for the landing by inflating the life jacket and either preparing to cut away the main canopy or to abandon the harness....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
CONT

Ce système (LOR ou RSL) est débrayable en cas de vent fort ou de saut sur l'eau.

OBS

LOR : Système de sangle qui déclenche l'ouverture du secours par le simple fait de libérer sa voile principale.

OBS

RSL (Reserve Static Line) est l'abréviation anglaise.

Spanish

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