dlevanchuk 0 #1 June 7, 2010 Well, yesterday I did my first jump with the instructor (13500' woot!) and DAMN that was fun! However, during the parachute deployment I nearly blacked out! I was still had an idea what was going on, and responsive, but I had "tunnel vision" and muffled hearing (even after trying to equalize) all the way down till we reached the ground.. I really want to continue on jumping, but kind of cautious of my first black out experience lol I'm very healthy 24 year old, good blood pressure (have class A medical pilot certificate), never really had any major surgeries or need in any medical attention. My instructor did tell me we were going little too fast prior to the chute deployment, so could that be the reason why my body responded so poorly?? I'm returning for the second jump in two weeks, and wandering if anyone have any tips on how to make sure my body doesn't freak out next time.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodhisattva420 0 #2 June 7, 2010 Breathe next time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huge 0 #3 June 7, 2010 QuoteI'm returning for the second jump in two weeks, and wandering if anyone have any tips on how to make sure my body doesn't freak out next time..Eat, drink and breath. Make sure that you eat properly, you remain hydrated and pay attention to your breathing in the plane, during the exit, freefall and under the canopy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dlevanchuk 0 #4 June 7, 2010 Hmm true. I think i was so excited that I even forgot to breathe during the free fall!:) I'll try to watch my breathing next time.. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loumeinhart 0 #5 June 7, 2010 My introduction to skydiving was a tandem to single jumpmaster program. I had problems breathing as the tandem passenger because 120mph cold air seemed to take my breath away. It sometimes still happens when I'm falling belly-to-earth on full altitude skydives. I seem to breathe easier as I get into warmer air or maybe I'm just relaxing. What helps is that I'm familiar with the feeling and it doesn't bother me as much. I suppose it's different for everyone. Don't let it keep you from jumping, unless of course you are actually blacking out during the skydive. The 'muffled hearing' is a completely different thing. There is plenty of information here and from your instructors on what happens to your inner ear as you plummet through the lower atmosphere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkie 0 #6 June 7, 2010 QuoteBreathe next time! that's a myth! You dont have to breathe, because of the airspeed the oxygen will just penetrate your skin, no need to breathe in freefall. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ILikePizza 0 #7 June 7, 2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- that's a myth! You dont have to breathe, because of the airspeed the oxygen will just penetrate your skin, no need to breathe in freefall. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm curiuos which is a myth for sure? Is it really possible to sustain O2 intake for any period of time just based on skin penetration? Suggested reading on that?...And I'm not gonna not get Randy Jackson's autograph... Did we just become best friends? D.S. #1000000 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timmyfitz 0 #8 June 7, 2010 Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- that's a myth! You dont have to breathe, because of the airspeed the oxygen will just penetrate your skin, no need to breathe in freefall. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm curiuos which is a myth for sure? Is it really possible to sustain O2 intake for any period of time just based on skin penetration? Suggested reading on that? Yes it's true. Also parachutes go up after you deploy them. To the OP. More than likely it was the harness causing the problem. The tandem harness is usually the cause of people blacking out or passing out, not breathing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stayhigh 2 #9 June 7, 2010 try taping up your nostril and mouth and go fly in tunnel .. . myth busted!!!Bernie Sanders for President 2016 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkhayes 348 #10 June 7, 2010 heat-dehydration-fitting the harness-breathing, body shape and size-cutting off circulation etc All factors in passing out in the harness. while it is rare, it does happen Bottom line, if you continue skydiving, a regular parachute harness for solo jumps fits quite different from the tandem harness. and it is much more comfortable. I do not know of anyone that ever passed out in a regular skydiving harness unless they had some underlying medical condition. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #11 June 7, 2010 QuoteQuoteBreathe next time! that's a myth! You dont have to breathe, because of the airspeed the oxygen will just penetrate your skin, no need to breathe in freefall. really not the place to try and confuse someone. This is not true he is just fucking with you. The reality of it is that there are a combination of things that cause a first jump student to have this sensation. Non-perfect harness fit and type of harness can contribute to circulitory problems. That combined with the unexpected rush of air in your face making it harder but not impossible to breath and the significant amount of adrenaline can lead to this. The muffled hearing was likely because your ears had not yet cleared. In the end, it's likely you can deal with all these issues with some more jumps and by remembering to keep your mouth shut and breathing through your nose. Anyways stick your head out a car window on the freeway, it's harder to breath then too.~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #12 June 7, 2010 Quotestick your head out a car window on the freeway, it's harder to breath then too. Of course, if you stick your hand out instead, you don't have to breathe at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatmiser 0 #13 June 8, 2010 We had a FJC static-line student pass out under canopy. She was responsive until around 1200 feet, then just slumped over and flew off downwind. She woke up half in and half out of a cow pond. We speculated about cause, she was fit, (air force chick). Either an underlying medical issue, or circulation cut off from the harness. Only jump she made, that I know of. What you say is reflective of your knowledge...HOW ya say it is reflective of your experience. Airtwardo Someone's going to be spanked! Hopefully, it will be me. Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
