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From: mtimko@pdx066.intel.com (Mark Timko)
Newsgroups: rec.skydiving
Subject: Re: rec.skydiving FAQ sheet
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Date: 26 Jun 91 15:10:51 GMT
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In article <35970@mimsy.umd.edu>, jerrys@umiacs.umd.edu (Jerry Sobieski) writes:
|> -	How do you breathe in freefall?
|> 	------------------------------
|> However, do to the high speed of
|> terminal freefall (and much higher speeds in vertical freefall dives) most
|> jumpers will hyperventilate in the plane just prior to exit and hold
|> their breath until opening.  

I don't know about you, but I usually choose to breath in freefall - especially
when jumping from 12,000+.  There is no doubt in my mind that I do since my
throat is usually dried out (due to the high speeds) once I open.  I can't even
imagine holding my breath for 60+ seconds while doing RW.  I'm kind of curious
if I'm alone on this one or do most jumpers breath in freefall?

-Mark Timko
 A-11659

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