Dear George,

I am starting to get back to normal since my accident, and I wanted to write you a note to let you know how much I trust my Raven and my Cypres. I had started to write before this, since I have used my Raven Reserve seven times in 2100 jumps. (OK, I admit it... I used to experiment a little with my main pack jobs!)

But this jump was a little bit different. I was participating in the world record attempt of the 232 way in Florida. The breakoff was a little lower than normal, so the staging of departure was a little more compressed. As I tracked off, I was involved in a violent midair collision with Rob Stillwell, leaving me unconcious, and leaving Rob with a broken leg! As I was tumbling out of control towards the ground, my Cypress AAD fired open my reserve container . Then my Raven Reserve took over and obiediently deployed without questioning my predicament.

I can't tell you about my opening. I can't tell you about how the canopy handled. I can't tell you about the landing. All I know is, when I regained conciousness (in the hospital the next day), I had been delivered to the surface of Mother Earth without any injury from the landing. Apparently, my Raven Reserve landed me without any problems, even though I wasn't steering it. It was totally under its own control!

I may make a few equipment changes soon (like adding a helmet) , but I will not make any changes in my "Raven Packed/Cypress Equipped" reserve. Why mess with such an awesome combination? I strongly recommend Raven/Cypress to all my friends, and to all of my students who are buying gear for the first time.

Blue Skiez & Thankz for the save!

Glenn Sugden