hooked 0 #1 August 22, 2002 I have a friend that will be doing her first tandem Saturday. She is very excited and of course I can't stop talking how great this experience will be! I know it has been mentioned on here about the fit of the tandem harness possibly causing nausea. Could anyone address this problem for me or point me to the thread it was mentioned in? What should she be aware of to prevent any possible nausea or vertigo? Silly question? J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 August 22, 2002 That depends on the system being used. For instance, the old Vector harnesses, if the shoulders where cranked down too tight, it resticted blood flow and could result in nausea. The new RWS system helps prevent that, although I am not familiar enough with the Strong system to say one way or the other, you'd want to talk to the TM about that.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloud9 0 #3 August 22, 2002 if she's not very big and has a good tandem master she can stand on his feet and that will help out a lot. Its a good question, I just don't know if there's much you can do about it. Maybe one of the motion type meds that don't make you drowsey? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobbes4star 0 #4 August 22, 2002 dramamine (sp) works about the best. have seen numerous tandem students take it and do great.if fun were easy it wouldn't be worth having, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #5 August 22, 2002 Thanks for the responses on this one!Even though I didn't have any problems, I remembered reading about this possibility and want her to be able to enjoy this skydive! So I take it the problem lies with the harness after the parachute opens and during the canopy ride? J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swarley 0 #6 August 22, 2002 "I am not familiar enough with the Strong system to say one way or the other, you'd want to talk to the TM about that. We were using the "Strong system" on my tandem. It was very comfortable even though the straps were very tight. No problem with nausea. It may have created a smile on my face that lasted for a week! Steve My Site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #7 August 22, 2002 The tandem master should know how to make the harness fit correctly. I have noticed that after the parachute is open is when slight adjustments need to be made for comfort. Nausea usually has less to do with the harness than the person themselves. It is motion sickenss. Meds could work but I have noticed that giving the toggles to the student helps too. They feel in control and the vertigo goes away. Side note here: I have never ever had a student puke on me yet knocks on wood... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #8 August 22, 2002 I have had a couple pass out under canopy, but never had one barf on me. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sassy 0 #9 August 22, 2002 I just did my first tandem on Monday and I have motion sickness worse than anyone I know and did not have problem at all except for being a little queasy on the ground aftewards but I think that was just from all the excitement. It's just going take a long time for the bruises from the leg harnesses to fade....LOL. But that's ok, there will probably only be more. Sassy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
