Done that, several times, while occupied, no injuries. Just lucky I guess ;)

I don't get much chance to test drive my gear

I think it's important to note that not all of the spartans shown in this are the chief

DNA2(squared)

That's 'cause the anime ended before the manga was finished

I still don't understand it

That replica blaster made of metal?

probably right befor they put a cockpit in it