schattenjaeger 0 #1 December 4, 2003 I didn't even think about that when I got them(THIS MORNING AHHH)but 120 mph wind isn't gonna like suck the brackets off or anything, will it? Anyone ever skydived(dove?)with braces? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 December 4, 2003 I've seen braces on more then a few jumpers. I would highly advice against kiss passes, but beyond that I don't see why it would be a problem.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #3 December 4, 2003 shut your mouth on deployment... you wouldnt want a line snag - not unless you have a cutaway on your teath of course Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
schattenjaeger 0 #4 December 4, 2003 haha, ok good. I should install a quick cutaway cable on the braces just in case Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bsoder 0 #5 December 4, 2003 If you keep your mouth open in freefall, wonder if they'll whistle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites schattenjaeger 0 #6 December 4, 2003 Haha, you know you're addicted when you get braces and the very first thing on your mind is "oh crap, can I skydive like this?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Pendejo 0 #7 December 4, 2003 A good friend of mine jumped the entire time he had braces. He shot camera for the 4-way team I jump on. He did have a problem with falling into the back of the team (it was NOT pretty). That had him on the ground while his mouth healed for a while... Pendejo Pendejo He who swoops the ditch and does not get out buys the BEER!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumperconway 0 #8 December 4, 2003 QuoteA good friend of mine jumped the entire time he had braces. He shot camera for the 4-way team I jump on. He did have a problem with falling into the back of the team (it was NOT pretty). That had him on the ground while his mouth healed for a while... Pendejo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tunaplanet 0 #9 December 4, 2003 Two things I would do (obviously check with your dentist to be 100% sure). 1) Buy one of those plastic mouth pieces boxers wear. 2) Put it in boiling water for about 1 minute, take it out put it in your mouth so it will form to your teeth. Once it does you are good to go. Forty-two Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jb092 0 #10 December 4, 2003 You shouldn't have anymore to worry about in the air then on the ground. What could possibly go wrong? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DALAILAMA 0 #11 December 4, 2003 I have had braces for just over 2 years and there has been not much of a problem with them. I even shoot video but only with a full faced BH flattop pro. I have had some pain in using the mindwarp type camera helmet. The kind that have a chincup. I have landed from jumps with my lips stuck to them and It is painful. I would strongly discourage from using any type of helmet that has a chin cup fastening system. other than that Boogie On!"Dropzone.com, where uneducated people measuring penises, has become an art form" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sdgregory 0 #12 December 4, 2003 The only thing I would ask is that you keep your mouth shut on sunset loads so you do not blind your fellow jumpers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites schattenjaeger 0 #13 December 5, 2003 haha, I'll keep that in mind. Now for a more prevalent question...should eating be so difficult with these? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Nightingale 0 #14 December 5, 2003 personally, I'd look into a mouthguard. the kind that has a loop that attaches to your helmet strap, so you can't accidentally swallow it or something. braces can seriously slice the insides of your lips open, so be very careful if you're doing RW or have a bad landing or something. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #15 December 5, 2003 Uh... how about staying out of the sky in the vicinityof any electrical storms Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Casch 0 #16 December 5, 2003 holy crap that's an awesome visual! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #17 December 5, 2003 Hey what can I say.. his DZ is in Texas.. BIG ASS clouds with electricity.... and you know me always trying to be helpful Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Casch 0 #18 December 5, 2003 But we always wear metal in the sky with us, our 3 rings, hip rings, handles, housings, cables, metal in helmets, altimeters We're already lightning rods Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skygal3 0 #19 December 5, 2003 No, it won't suck the braces off. Luckily that didn't happen. Eating, now that's another story. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #20 December 5, 2003 But think of it.. how much of that metal is actually making skin contact... and in a salt water solution.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #21 December 5, 2003 QuoteBut we always wear metal in the sky with us, our 3 rings, hip rings, handles, housings, cables, metal in helmets, altimeters We're already lightning rods ... she was talking about Schattenjaeger, she doesn't care if you get fried, Casch... KIDDING!! JUST KIDDING!! edited to fix my spelling. What can I say, I'm a drittle lunk....~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sdgregory 0 #22 December 5, 2003 At first it will be a little weird. But soon you'll get used to it. Your mouth has to adjust to the extra material that is around. Also remember these things are actually moving your, up to now, stationary teeth. They may be a little tender which can make eating a little taxing. Wait till they tighten em for the first time. Yeah I was sore fore a week each time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites annna 0 #23 December 5, 2003 hey there ! I'm 30 years old and i got my braces two days before the Nationals .... !! But we still got a medal so don't worry - you'll be fine !! But you'll have to learn to drink more to take away the pain over the first couple weeks ,,,,,, that's my excuse anyway for being rather conspicuously ill and then passing out about 10.30pm at the big after Nationals piss up !! hurrah ! braces are great - a conversation piece plus you get to try out all colours of elastics one day pink the next turquoise a la mode darling blue skies, anna (born again teenager i like to think) ps i wear a Z1 and it's absolutely fine in freefall ;-) 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. 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schattenjaeger 0 #6 December 4, 2003 Haha, you know you're addicted when you get braces and the very first thing on your mind is "oh crap, can I skydive like this?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pendejo 0 #7 December 4, 2003 A good friend of mine jumped the entire time he had braces. He shot camera for the 4-way team I jump on. He did have a problem with falling into the back of the team (it was NOT pretty). That had him on the ground while his mouth healed for a while... Pendejo Pendejo He who swoops the ditch and does not get out buys the BEER!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #8 December 4, 2003 QuoteA good friend of mine jumped the entire time he had braces. He shot camera for the 4-way team I jump on. He did have a problem with falling into the back of the team (it was NOT pretty). That had him on the ground while his mouth healed for a while... Pendejo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunaplanet 0 #9 December 4, 2003 Two things I would do (obviously check with your dentist to be 100% sure). 1) Buy one of those plastic mouth pieces boxers wear. 2) Put it in boiling water for about 1 minute, take it out put it in your mouth so it will form to your teeth. Once it does you are good to go. Forty-two Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jb092 0 #10 December 4, 2003 You shouldn't have anymore to worry about in the air then on the ground. What could possibly go wrong? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DALAILAMA 0 #11 December 4, 2003 I have had braces for just over 2 years and there has been not much of a problem with them. I even shoot video but only with a full faced BH flattop pro. I have had some pain in using the mindwarp type camera helmet. The kind that have a chincup. I have landed from jumps with my lips stuck to them and It is painful. I would strongly discourage from using any type of helmet that has a chin cup fastening system. other than that Boogie On!"Dropzone.com, where uneducated people measuring penises, has become an art form" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgregory 0 #12 December 4, 2003 The only thing I would ask is that you keep your mouth shut on sunset loads so you do not blind your fellow jumpers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
schattenjaeger 0 #13 December 5, 2003 haha, I'll keep that in mind. Now for a more prevalent question...should eating be so difficult with these? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #14 December 5, 2003 personally, I'd look into a mouthguard. the kind that has a loop that attaches to your helmet strap, so you can't accidentally swallow it or something. braces can seriously slice the insides of your lips open, so be very careful if you're doing RW or have a bad landing or something. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #15 December 5, 2003 Uh... how about staying out of the sky in the vicinityof any electrical storms Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casch 0 #16 December 5, 2003 holy crap that's an awesome visual! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #17 December 5, 2003 Hey what can I say.. his DZ is in Texas.. BIG ASS clouds with electricity.... and you know me always trying to be helpful Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casch 0 #18 December 5, 2003 But we always wear metal in the sky with us, our 3 rings, hip rings, handles, housings, cables, metal in helmets, altimeters We're already lightning rods Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygal3 0 #19 December 5, 2003 No, it won't suck the braces off. Luckily that didn't happen. Eating, now that's another story. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #20 December 5, 2003 But think of it.. how much of that metal is actually making skin contact... and in a salt water solution.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #21 December 5, 2003 QuoteBut we always wear metal in the sky with us, our 3 rings, hip rings, handles, housings, cables, metal in helmets, altimeters We're already lightning rods ... she was talking about Schattenjaeger, she doesn't care if you get fried, Casch... KIDDING!! JUST KIDDING!! edited to fix my spelling. What can I say, I'm a drittle lunk....~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sdgregory 0 #22 December 5, 2003 At first it will be a little weird. But soon you'll get used to it. Your mouth has to adjust to the extra material that is around. Also remember these things are actually moving your, up to now, stationary teeth. They may be a little tender which can make eating a little taxing. Wait till they tighten em for the first time. Yeah I was sore fore a week each time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites annna 0 #23 December 5, 2003 hey there ! I'm 30 years old and i got my braces two days before the Nationals .... !! But we still got a medal so don't worry - you'll be fine !! But you'll have to learn to drink more to take away the pain over the first couple weeks ,,,,,, that's my excuse anyway for being rather conspicuously ill and then passing out about 10.30pm at the big after Nationals piss up !! hurrah ! braces are great - a conversation piece plus you get to try out all colours of elastics one day pink the next turquoise a la mode darling blue skies, anna (born again teenager i like to think) ps i wear a Z1 and it's absolutely fine in freefall ;-) 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
ACMESkydiver 0 #21 December 5, 2003 QuoteBut we always wear metal in the sky with us, our 3 rings, hip rings, handles, housings, cables, metal in helmets, altimeters We're already lightning rods ... she was talking about Schattenjaeger, she doesn't care if you get fried, Casch... KIDDING!! JUST KIDDING!! edited to fix my spelling. What can I say, I'm a drittle lunk....~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgregory 0 #22 December 5, 2003 At first it will be a little weird. But soon you'll get used to it. Your mouth has to adjust to the extra material that is around. Also remember these things are actually moving your, up to now, stationary teeth. They may be a little tender which can make eating a little taxing. Wait till they tighten em for the first time. Yeah I was sore fore a week each time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annna 0 #23 December 5, 2003 hey there ! I'm 30 years old and i got my braces two days before the Nationals .... !! But we still got a medal so don't worry - you'll be fine !! But you'll have to learn to drink more to take away the pain over the first couple weeks ,,,,,, that's my excuse anyway for being rather conspicuously ill and then passing out about 10.30pm at the big after Nationals piss up !! hurrah ! braces are great - a conversation piece plus you get to try out all colours of elastics one day pink the next turquoise a la mode darling blue skies, anna (born again teenager i like to think) ps i wear a Z1 and it's absolutely fine in freefall ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
