Gnarly footage out of Brazil of a paraglider getting wrapped in his canopy and going into free fall only to be saved by his reserve chute.  This one got me nervous.

Here’s a video of how to properly deploy a reserve chute in a training exercise: 

Paragliding Reserve Chute Deployment Training

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....