stanbridge 0 #1 October 18, 2005 I've been skydiving for a bit more than 5 years now and over the past few years I've grown my hair to midway down my back. When I'm skydiving (freeflying 95% of the time) I have my hair tied back. I stuff it down the back of my jumpsuit but, with the implied air speed, it doesn't always stay down there as you can imagine. Every now and then I have a quick nightmare vision of my hair getting caught in my risers on deployment - subsequently scalping this stubborn long-haired git who won't get a haircut. Has anybody ever heard of cases where this (or similar) has actually happened? If so, does anybody have any recommendations to prevent this from happening? - (besides the obvious "get a haircut ya hippie!") Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #2 October 18, 2005 Quote I've been skydiving for a bit more than 5 years now and over the past few years How about filling up your profile? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #3 October 18, 2005 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=310284 Check out this thread from the womens' forum. Might have some useful tips."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #4 October 18, 2005 BTW if you have a healthy scalp it can support your weight. I've seen an attraction in a circus. I'd rather carry a really sharp knife if I were you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWPoul 1 #5 October 18, 2005 Quote...does anybody have any recommendations to prevent this from happening? - (besides the obvious "get a haircut ya hippie!") Tube stowes on helmet?Why drink and drive, if you can smoke and fly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #6 October 18, 2005 QuoteBTW if you have a healthy scalp it can support your weight. If it was supporting you during deployment, it would need to support more than your weight.www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heftee 0 #7 October 18, 2005 The link to that other forum has some good advise. I used to just do the pony tail and struggle for days after to get all the knots out. One day, our video guy came up to me after a jump and said that I needed to do something with my hair. His concern wasn't specific to the risers on deployment - his was specific to the risers during a cutaway - he was afraid they could tangle when leaving. He didn't say he knew of this happening, but just the thought of it even being slightly possible made me change my ways. I do the 'swim cap' option mentioned in that other forum. It works great, and now I never have to deal with knots and horrible tangles. Approx $15 and so very worth it! ------------------------- "If you've never jumped out of a plane, the best way I can describe it is it feels as if you've just jumped out of a freakin' plane." David Whitley (Orlando Sentinel) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genn 0 #8 October 18, 2005 Hello... I also have long hair...I braid it, stuff it under my clothes (down my back), and tuck it under my bra stap or shoulder strap. Good Luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #9 October 18, 2005 I stole the amyvon method. I put my hair in a pony tail on top of my head. I put on a cloth headband to hold back my bangs and other loose hairs. Then, I put on a spandex Speedo swim cap. This keeps my hair out of the way the best, and doing it this way, I never get tangles in my hair (even in the wind tunnel!)There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huka551 0 #10 October 18, 2005 I just got about 3 inches cut off my hair which was down to my butt. I used to do pigtail braids, but found I was getting beaten up when freeflying. Now I do one braid in the back, and have never had a problem with it even snagging a little on anything. The other forum had some very helpful hints, good luck. Now I'm thinking twice, maybe a swim cap isn't a bad idea! Muff Brother 3723 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #11 October 18, 2005 Quotenightmare vision of my hair getting caught in my risers on deployment Carry a good hook knife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #12 October 19, 2005 I used to have long hair. I would just tuck it in my helmet. If you're not jumping with a helmet you should consider it.Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scooterskydives 0 #13 October 20, 2005 The DZ where I jump, all the tandem master carry hook knifes with them. good thing because one gal was jumping with pig tails and on deployment her hair got caught in the three rings and got stuck . The only thing the TM could do was cut her pig tail off to relieve the pain of her hair being pulled. I've seen girls with long hair put it up in a silk swimming cap looking hat. For me...... my hair is stuck at one length and doesn't tend to get past my shoulders due to split ends and getting hair cuts to keep it healthy.If God wanted man to stay on the ground. He would of put roots on them instead of feet. loving life GO-N-UP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marti 0 #14 October 20, 2005 If you're a guy braiding it is a serious hassle - I do it for one of the guys at my DZ and it works for him. I have had the misfortune of getting my hair entangled in my risers when I started jumping, and quickly learned to get it out of the way. I didn't get scalped, but it did hurt quite a bit. I've started freeflying now, and the best I've found is putting your hair in a pony tail, and then fold it in half and tuck it under your goggle strap. Put the helmet on over it all and nothing moves until you take the helmet off...... But the easy option is the short hair route..!! Blue skies and soft landings, Marti. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azureriders 0 #15 October 20, 2005 She hasn't started her AFF yet, but my wife's tandem instructor don't seem to mind her long hair. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rapunzal 0 #16 December 23, 2005 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skyyhi 0 #17 December 23, 2005 Depending on the type of helmet you use, the speedo swim cap works great for long hair and no tangles or split ends. . .love it. If you use a full face, you can just use a ponytail holder and catch the pony into the helmet. . .I still prefer the swim cap. . .speedo.com sells them. . .________________________________________ Take risks not to escape life… but to prevent life from escaping. ~ A bumper sticker at the DZ FGF #6 Darcy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MB38 0 #18 December 23, 2005 The swim cap sounds like a good idea. I generally spend about 30 minutes in the shower with a comb trying to sort out what a day of jumping causes. I have an old Mountain Hard Wear skull cap helmet liner around here somewhere... should do the same trick. For those of you who keep jumping in the cold, it's not a bad idea. Ran me about $15 or $20 from an REI-like store a while back.I really don't know what I'm talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites firstime 0 #19 December 24, 2005 I knew you would chime in on this post, your pony tails are a big talk, and "no it's not that". The talk is that if you dont constrian them they will kick your ass in freefall, but you have faired pretty well so far. It just made me laugh when i read the post and low and behold there was huka551, Still LMAO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GravityGirl 0 #20 December 24, 2005 I carry a nylon cap in the store that sells for $4. They're not on my web site, but I guess I could update that. The other day I felt my pig tail dancing with my riser on opening. Reminer that my hair is getting long again. Time to tuck that stuff away. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
skyyhi 0 #17 December 23, 2005 Depending on the type of helmet you use, the speedo swim cap works great for long hair and no tangles or split ends. . .love it. If you use a full face, you can just use a ponytail holder and catch the pony into the helmet. . .I still prefer the swim cap. . .speedo.com sells them. . .________________________________________ Take risks not to escape life… but to prevent life from escaping. ~ A bumper sticker at the DZ FGF #6 Darcy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MB38 0 #18 December 23, 2005 The swim cap sounds like a good idea. I generally spend about 30 minutes in the shower with a comb trying to sort out what a day of jumping causes. I have an old Mountain Hard Wear skull cap helmet liner around here somewhere... should do the same trick. For those of you who keep jumping in the cold, it's not a bad idea. Ran me about $15 or $20 from an REI-like store a while back.I really don't know what I'm talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstime 0 #19 December 24, 2005 I knew you would chime in on this post, your pony tails are a big talk, and "no it's not that". The talk is that if you dont constrian them they will kick your ass in freefall, but you have faired pretty well so far. It just made me laugh when i read the post and low and behold there was huka551, Still LMAO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #20 December 24, 2005 I carry a nylon cap in the store that sells for $4. They're not on my web site, but I guess I could update that. The other day I felt my pig tail dancing with my riser on opening. Reminer that my hair is getting long again. Time to tuck that stuff away. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
