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Hanging Rock rope swing accident 4-Feb-2015 At 9:07:32 AM Olbert

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On further investigation, it was a combination of his launch sidle (jump) and his launch point that contributed to the accident. It had zero to do with the slack in the rope or the increased length of the rope after multiple jumps.

First look at a successful jump, thanks to Dan for the video and one super brave and sexy jumper! Source.

I have highlighted the rope to show how much slack, as well as pointing out the common jump point and accident jump point. You can see that the accident jump point is at the joint of the sheer wall and the slabby rubbish.

Here is a shot of him at the moment of sidling. You can see the sheer wall beneath him but he is right at the join between the walls. Unfortunately for him he sidles sideways into the slabby wall.

Here is a shot of him hitting the slabby rubbish. What I haven't pointed out is the dead tree which is waiting to put holes in jumpers who sidle straight forward instead of sideways.