>just dive in? I'm afraid this skydiving thing has really gotten a hold of
>me. I've found that no matter what's happening in my life...whatever's hit
>the fan...when I'm crouching in the doorway of the plane and the wind's
>blowing in my face, nothing else matters and everything's in it's proper
She sounds hooked to me :-) :-)
Skratch (33 years later)
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bdan...@csn.net
As far as breathing in freefall goes, I distincly remember my first tandem
2 years ago : I had to make a conscious effort to breathe, the ground was
blurry, the wind was incredible, it was utter chaos !
The next jump was much better : I could see the fields and houses, I
didn't have to actually think about breathing, I got a feel for where Up
and Down were :-)
In other words, I think the brain just needs some time to adjust to the
radical experience that is Freefall, and you should be fine in one or two
more jumps.
Let us know !
Isabelle Sugent - A21115
Cypres-equipped
> I was planning to begin AFF training
> after the second tandem dive but there's one thing that's still bothering
> me and it actually bothered me more the second time than the first. I
> seem to have a difficult time breathing while in freefall. Is there a
> secret to it? I don't smoke. I've had asthma but haven't been bothered
> by it at all in about twelve years. I brought my son-in-law for his first
> dive Friday as well and he said he had no problem breathing at all. I've
> decided to go to the DZ this weekend and do another tandem and try to
> concentrate on this as I'd feel much more comfortable going into AFF
> training with all my wits about me so to speak. Anyway, are there any
> suggestions out there regarding breathing in freefall?
No gills comments. I promise. :)
Seriously, every now and then peple experience this. I've even seen it happen
once to someone with 40-50 jumps. I think it's due to either just "nerves"
(you're hyperventialting, trying to catch your breath) or (PERHAPS!) failling
with you mouth open. Try making sure it's closed. This is a stretch, but it
might work. I'm confident this "problem" will go away.
> Am I wasting my time and money doing these
> tandems and trying to get things right before going into AFF or should I
> just dive in?
Do what *you* are comfortable with, and don't let anyone else tell you
otherwise. If you're ready for AFF, go for it. If not, not.
I'm afraid this skydiving thing has really gotten a hold of
> me. I've found that no matter what's happening in my life...whatever's hit
> the fan...when I'm crouching in the doorway of the plane and the wind's
> blowing in my face, nothing else matters and everything's in it's proper
> perspective. By the time my feet touch the ground, it's as if the slate
> has been wiped clean and I'm ready to face the world again. I hope this
> feeling never goes away!
Party on. I think I can relate pretty well :) :) :)
> After experiencing this past jump - soft opening, even softer landing -
> I drove the 1 1/2 hours home, went to bed, woke up the next morning and I
> don't know what hit me but I drove back to the DZ and spent the next two
> days watching experienced divers land. Studying each one and how they
> flared, when they flared, how the wind affected the landings, etc. Yes, I
> think the bug has bitten. :-) Anyway, thanks for any help you all can
> give.
Wow. Maybe I *would* recommend AFF, though the excitement of it might make
your head explode. <grin>
> I'd also like to ask about protocol here. I've requested the same tandem
> master for both jumps and I'm wondering if this is kosher or if you're
> supposed to take whoever's up next. I'd really like to continue with this
> guy as I feel very comfortable with him but on the other hand, I don't want
> to be a nuisance.
Drop Zones are a business. If you're getting good service from someone, and
don't mind waiting til he's availalbe, again, do what *you* are comfortable
with!
Blue skies... and seeya at Quincy next year?
Barry
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This comes up now and again in the group, and it's just a matter
of relaxing. Your system is getting charged with a WHOLE lot of
adrenaline, and you're pretty much just forgetting how to breathe.
Really.
During your level 1 free time, take a moment and inhale and exhale
slowly. All of a sudden you won't have a problem any more.
= I'd also like to ask about protocol here. I've requested the same tandem
= master for both jumps and I'm wondering if this is kosher or if you're
= supposed to take whoever's up next. I'd really like to continue with this
= guy as I feel very comfortable with him but on the other hand, I don't want
= to be a nuisance.
In fact, after I had made a few of the AFF jumps with one man, he
has brought two of his three daughters out and requested that *I* take
them on their tandem jumps. Much like a waiter in a restaurant, if you
ask, you can get the same one, you just might have to wait a little if
it's busy. That part is up to you.
Of course, the tandem master's signifigant other might have an
opinion or two! *8->
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