Rider Drag Chutes

[John Noonan]

So Bob can we count your passenger or rider to have them next year at the bubs meet?

[Dean Los Angeles]

Jason's accident was a classic high side. If you don't know what that is, a low side is when you lose traction and the rear end goes out from underneath you and you fall on the low side.

A high side is when you lose the rear end and the rear tire bites and launches you in front of the bike. Having the bike catch up to you is never a fun experience. It might or might not catch you.

The parachute guarantees the bike will catch up to you.

Even if you miss the bike, the landing from high altitude is going to break things. The MotoGP guys break bones all the time. The parachute won't help that.  BTW, I don't see the MotoGP guys wearing them. Hey Ratliff! Spend some time over on the MotoGP side convincing them of the error of their ways.

[bak189]

John N.

No chute for our sidecar team......BUT when you really think about it.... IF.... a chute were to work at all............................................................................... ,
the kneeling position of the driver and the prone position of the passenger on the sidecar platform would certainly make it a lot easier to get "away" from the outfit......................................

But at this time no chutes for us.............................