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chill
climber
The fat part of the bell-curve
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Oct 27, 2016 - 01:48pm PT
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Well, I guess his "two saints" were looking out for him.
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WBraun
climber
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Oct 27, 2016 - 01:57pm PT
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Eric flew through a tree going over 90mph, he should have died, but and for the lack of a better word, it’s a MIRACLE he’s still with us.
His injuries were “only” left scapula fracture, left acromian fracture, left neck abrasion, left clavicle fracture,
3 left side rib fractures, left hemopneumothorax, grade 1, liver laceration, head trauma, multiple scalp lacerations.
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snakefoot
climber
Nor Cal
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Oct 27, 2016 - 02:03pm PT
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had friends that went up there to check out the scene and as the pic above shows, he plowed through trees and stuff. they recovered his camera. pretty insane that he is still alive, but horrible bills now.
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Sierra Ledge Rat
Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
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Oct 27, 2016 - 02:04pm PT
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Did he ground out, or did he keep flying and pull his chute?
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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Oct 27, 2016 - 02:07pm PT
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I think it's safe to say he probably did a lot of things after entering the tree line, but flying wasn't one of them...
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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Oct 27, 2016 - 02:22pm PT
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brutal anticipation, trying to look away, but can't.
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thebravecowboy
climber
The Good Places
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Oct 27, 2016 - 02:23pm PT
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it's almost like the agony = the ecstasy. sick calculus, but we all gotta get off somehow.
those low flights (the vids) off that exit made me smile for years. I suppose [lacerated t'aint] might, uhhh, change it for me.
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brotherbbock
climber
Alta Loma, CA
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Oct 27, 2016 - 02:33pm PT
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Any pics of the dude post crash???
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snakefoot
climber
Nor Cal
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Oct 27, 2016 - 02:37pm PT
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I dont think he deployed his pilot chute, just hit the trees and crashed through.
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Sula
Trad climber
Pennsylvania
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Oct 27, 2016 - 02:42pm PT
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As a pilot - mostly of sailplanes - this video is eye-opening. I thought BASE proximity flying was basically similar to what we do in gliders: we occasionally choose to fly close to terrain, but always with a reserve of energy and maneuverability that makes it easy to pull up and increase clearance when appropriate.
Here, Eric D. glides right into the treetops, which pretty much has to mean that the slope of the terrain was slightly less than his best glide angle, and he had no way to maneuver so as to avoid the crash. You really have to question the plan when a flight ends like that.
I'm glad (and also amazed) he's alive. I think those two saints would be justified in telling him that his luck account is now critically low and he should not try to cash any more big checks.
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snakefoot
climber
Nor Cal
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Oct 27, 2016 - 02:45pm PT
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^^^agreed he was going to slow and low, no reserve to get outta there. Basically, there are many discussions going around the community on how important it is to maintain speed for lift..
http://topgunbase.ws/speed-part-1-why-fly-fast/
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Moof
Big Wall climber
Orygun
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Oct 27, 2016 - 02:46pm PT
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Normally insurance for such activities is pointless. No Mistake or Big Pancake comes to mind...
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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Oct 27, 2016 - 03:14pm PT
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'Proximity flying' seems like a bit of an oxymoron at this point.
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Gary
Social climber
Desolation Basin, Calif.
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Oct 27, 2016 - 03:24pm PT
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Test pilots would legitimately describe a wingsuit as “a high-speed nylon body bag”.
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Sierra Ledge Rat
Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
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Oct 27, 2016 - 03:31pm PT
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So.......
I guess he's the 2nd wingsuit jumper ever to land alive without deploying his parachute
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snakefoot
climber
Nor Cal
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Oct 27, 2016 - 03:32pm PT
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SLR, about 4 people now
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rwedgee
Ice climber
CA
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Oct 27, 2016 - 03:47pm PT
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Wow, yes very lucky to be alive. I wish him a fast recovery.
In regards to the bills, what system do they have in Chamonix ?
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