skygirlpc 0 #1 April 6, 2003 OK after reading another post I got thinking. I chew gum when I jump. I have for a while, I have never had a problem. Has anyone had a problem with gum during a jump? I chew small pieces! Danielle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tasadin 0 #2 April 6, 2003 Do you swallow??? Ermmm the Gum that is??. *Coughs* i got told by my AFFI on lvl 1 to ditch the gum, I didnt question him I just did it. Suppose if you had a bad landing it might cause an airway obstruction. "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkpbxman 0 #3 April 6, 2003 Jumping while chewing gum sounds like you're adding one more thing to the list of things that could possibly go wrong. Many people often, unconsciously, open their mouths while in freefall. We've all seen some of the goofy faces some people make. I can't imagine too many things worse than choking while at terminal speed. Why take the chance? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
covey 0 #4 April 6, 2003 My Aff instrucor told me to get rid of it too. They said something along the lines of choking. It sucks too cause I am pilot and always chew gum when I fly. Oh well my ears are starting to get used to it wothout it I suppose. I wonder if any one has actually been choked or if it is just a sky legend? Believe those who are seeking truth. Doubt those who find it. -Andre Gide Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #5 April 7, 2003 I wonder if any one has actually been choked or if it is just a sky legend? ---> I dont know anyone who has choked on gum in the sky but I did it motocrossing, I always chewed gum while I raced, it kept me from getting dry mouth, I came out of a corner, hit a rut I didnt see while taking in a breath of air through my mouth and whala........it was lodged good, some air was getting passed it and I threw myself onto the crossbar with my stomache giving myself a himelich...... popped it right out. Without having anything to dislodge it in the air would make for a pretty unpleasant situation... RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jethers203 0 #6 April 7, 2003 When I blow bubbles, they always get popped in freefall?WTF. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
covey 0 #7 April 7, 2003 That would be a real shitty feeling to have sticky gum caught in your throat!!! Believe those who are seeking truth. Doubt those who find it. -Andre Gide Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
floormonkey 0 #8 April 7, 2003 I always chew gum. It helps me to concentrate on breathing and not get too stuck on one point in the jump. It seems to help me relax. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #9 April 7, 2003 I've chewed gum for my last couple thousand jumps. It helps clear my ears and I have never had any problems with choking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
covey 0 #10 April 7, 2003 Cool i am going to try it next time. I just won't announce that I am doing it. Shit I hope no one reads this post. Believe those who are seeking truth. Doubt those who find it. -Andre Gide Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brokeneagle 0 #11 April 8, 2003 Don' worry, little brother...'s cool-- you can call me Schultz...Brokeneagle. I'm really very gentle, no matter what my kung-fu teacher says... he is giving me a reputation I do not deserve! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBCOOPER 5 #12 April 8, 2003 Try giving a loud exit count with gum.Don't ask me how I know what happens.Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brokeneagle 0 #13 April 9, 2003 Quote Try giving a loud exit count with gum.Don't ask me how I know what happens. hmmmmmm, don't like the sound of that. Covey, if you spit yer gum on my faceplate when we exit, you won't like what happens next.... And if I'm wearing the Protec, you better make SURE that sh*t stays in yer mouth....Brokeneagle. I'm really very gentle, no matter what my kung-fu teacher says... he is giving me a reputation I do not deserve! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John4455 0 #14 April 9, 2003 Is this Danielle that drove the van during last years Flora Bama beach boogie??????? How do ya like it Johnny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betzilla 56 #15 April 9, 2003 Quote I wonder if any one has actually been choked or if it is just a sky legend? Picture the incident report in parachutist: "wintnesses report the jumper had a slightly hard landing, stood up and began to gather gear. The jumer then keeled over without warning, and never regained consciouness. The coroner reports a large wad of BubbleYum was lodged in the jumper's trachea..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougjumper 0 #16 April 9, 2003 *** You Folks ever acted like you were chewing gum...it helps with ears... The glass is half full or half empty doesn't matter. Let go and have the Lord guide your path. He will take care of it all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sillythomas 0 #17 April 9, 2003 Quote I wonder if any one has actually been choked or if it is just a sky legend? Can someone search the incident reports from about 5-7 years ago? I remember a fatal incident in Parachutist from this exact cause. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #18 April 10, 2003 I chew gum and the only problem I've had is people making fun of me when I'm doing Tandems. I don't allow my AFF students to chew gum as I need to "lip read" them in freefall. I would imagine it could cause me some difficulties if I hooked it in. Maybe I should spit on deployment - but I would go through a lot more gum in a day then... tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
covey 0 #19 April 10, 2003 Quote Covey, if you spit yer gum on my faceplate when we exit, you won't like what happens next.... And if I'm wearing the Protec, you better make SURE that sh*t stays in yer mouth.... I will stick the gum on the tip of my nose before we exit. Believe those who are seeking truth. Doubt those who find it. -Andre Gide Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brokeneagle 0 #20 April 10, 2003 Quote I will stick the gum on the tip of my nose before we exit. hokay. Jest not too close to a nostril opening; freefall inflation could be uncomfortable...Brokeneagle. I'm really very gentle, no matter what my kung-fu teacher says... he is giving me a reputation I do not deserve! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
