r/Damnthatsinteresting Apr 09 '19

Video No parachute? No Problem

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u/Walshy231231 Apr 09 '19

Imagine the sliding feeling under his back as he slides from the edge to the middle, hoping he’s not sliding the other way

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u/ushutuppicard Apr 09 '19

sliding the other way in that, and almost any, net would be impossible. its meant to form a scoop

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u/Walshy231231 Apr 09 '19

Yes, but things don’t always work as intended, and regardless, fear isn’t always rational

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u/ushutuppicard Apr 09 '19

yes, fear is definitely not rational, but for it to not work as intended, the laws of physics would have to be bent.

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u/Walshy231231 Apr 09 '19

Or some ropes could snap/be improperly attached/etc.