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'''Cut-away''' is a [[skydiving]] term referring to disconnecting the main [[parachute]] from the harness-container in case of a [[malfunction]] in preparation for opening the reserve parachute.
'''Cut-away''' is a [[skydiving]] term referring to disconnecting the main [[parachute]] from the harness-container in case of a [[malfunction]] in preparation for opening the reserve parachute. The [[3-ring release system]] on parachutes allow a rapid cut-away in the event of an emergency.


Also a feature [[film]] by the same name, featuring skydiving.
Also a feature [[film]] by the same name, featuring skydiving.

Revision as of 07:18, 14 April 2007

Cut-away is a skydiving term referring to disconnecting the main parachute from the harness-container in case of a malfunction in preparation for opening the reserve parachute. The 3-ring release system on parachutes allow a rapid cut-away in the event of an emergency.

Also a feature film by the same name, featuring skydiving.