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From: robie@umbc1.umbc.edu (Mr. William Robie; POSI (GRAD))
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Subject: Re: rec.skydiving FAQ sheet
Message-ID: <1991Jun26.202917.24506@umbc3.umbc.edu>
Date: 26 Jun 91 20:26:25 GMT
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In article <1991Jun26.151051.14010@ichips.intel.com>, mtimko@pdx066.intel.com (Mark Timko) writes...
>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?

I do .. never thought of holding my breath, actually, and was never aware of
anyone else who was.