rcberryjr 0 #1 July 23, 2011 Hello! A few days ago I did my first tandem jump. I plan on continuing on to AFF and certification but I had a question pertaining to the tandem. I was wondering if it is common to have some sort of nerve or artery damage in the arms either from layout during free-fall or bad positioning of the harness while under canopy? I ask because for more than a day after the jump my thumb and index finger on my right hand have dulness of feeling, numbness, and tingling, although less tingling now than initially after the jump. Originally I thought it was just "asleep" due to a lack of blood in my arms because the instructor allowed me to steer and my arms were strait up for about 5 min. When he called out for me to pull for flare at landing I couldn't even pull my right arm down. It's nothing major and it's slowly getting better but I was just curious if this was common? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #2 July 23, 2011 Sounds like you have a pinched nerve. Probably an issue you had way before the skydive that was irritated by the opening shock. Sounds like a trip to a chiropractor and some x-rays are in order. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
