tunnel fitness

[VanillaSkyGirl 6]

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One week from tommorrow I am going to be doing my first half hour in a tunnel. Skyventure. I am going to work on my sit fly.

Then Friday through Saturday I will be at the Sebastian boogie.

Then Monday I have one more half hour of tunnel time at skyventure, working on fall rate control.

That is a lot of hardcore flying in a short period of time. 1/2 an hour of FF in one day, jumping all weekend, then another 1/2 hour, when you have never even been in a tunnel, yet...omg.

You will probably learn soooo much, though. Don't forget to go to your back (your FF "happy place") when your arms are tired of holding the "sit". Have fun!

[firstime 0]

I am really confused, I am headed for flyaway in
TN Sunday morning. To spend 90 minutes in the
Tunnel seams extreme, but this is my firstime so maybe Im wrong. I was looking to do about 30 minutes and if I do my math right thats about 30 skydives from 13500. The most jumps I have ever done in a day was 4 and my ass was kicked. You
all must be much younger than me. WHOA

[DBCOOPER 5]

Take Motrin...

Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon

If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea.

[timbarrett 0]

Thanks Robin and all those who replied to my question.
I will use your suggestions to set up a program for the next two months and then report back on what happened..if there is anything left of me.
Summary seems to be
1)There is physical prep you can do
2)flexibility/stretching is important - so start now
3)Drugs
4)Pads
5)Have fun and embrace the pain
Best wishes, Tim

"Work hard, play hard and don't whinge"

[firstime 0]

can't afford the shipping & handling

[sdgregory 0]

I did six in one day and packed all my jumps myself. It was a non-stop day.

Needless to say I will be paying for a packer in Sebastian. Gonna need my relax time..

[firstime 0]

?????? I was talking tunnel, I come here for advice?
Maybe I should go to the safety & training forum..

[boxingrrl 0]

firstime-- some of the posts above yours might have some of the answers you're looking for. Yes, 90 minutes in the tunnel is a lot-- but, depending on how many people you're splitting it with and how it's formatted, you'll probably be OK. They generally don't let you stay in the tunnel for more than a few minutes at one time-- someone else will take a turn, then perhaps someone else, and then maybe you again. Being prepared is good-- stretching and strengthening aren't going to be bad for you, regardless. See the summary above. Enjoy your trip and tunnel time

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