You're body will be broken into a million pieces when you hit the ground. It makes a helmet seem kind of pointless.
2007-09-25 16:54:42 · 23 answers · asked by ღFreakin Fantasticღ 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Without considering aerodynamics, the helmet is a safe idea. Even if the parachute works perfectly, the parachutist could land roughly. He or she might get caught in a tree. There are numerous situations which, in such a potentially dangerous activity, make the helmet a prudent precaution.
2007-09-25 16:58:24 · answer #1 · answered by RIck T 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In case they just have a rough landing...the wind could pick up as you are reaching the ground and blow you flat on your head from just 10 feet up...they don't strap a helmet on you assuming this is going to save your life if your chute fails at 30,000 feet.
2007-09-25 23:56:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i agree with you it's as pointless as eating imaginary food. I'm pretty sure that the helmets don't keep them from bumping into one another.
2007-09-25 23:59:36 · answer #3 · answered by There can be only one. 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Eagles are always attacking skydivers and grabbing on their heads... the helmet is protection from the Eagles' talons.
2007-09-25 23:58:42 · answer #4 · answered by GeneL 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Aerodynamics, so you can gain the most speed while diving. Also, if your parachute should flare up as you reach your landing causing you to land akwardly.
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2007-09-26 00:05:01 · answer #5 · answered by Sky Guy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Helps with aerodinamics in the free fall??? Or maybe because they think it looks cool.
2007-09-25 23:59:42 · answer #6 · answered by drew423987 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
But at least their heads will stay the correct shape so they can have an open coffin!
2007-09-26 00:05:44 · answer #7 · answered by dizzkat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
So the helmet can say "Coca Cola"!
2007-09-25 23:57:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think they do wear helmets
2007-09-25 23:57:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it has more to do with keeping the wind out of your face than for landing.
2007-09-25 23:57:37 · answer #10 · answered by Secret Keeper 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋