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From: mspurgeo@oucsace.cs.OHIOU.EDU (Mike Spurgeon)
Newsgroups: rec.skydiving
Subject: Re: rec.skydiving FAQ sheet
Summary: I hope this was meant as humor
Message-ID: <3553@oucsace.cs.OHIOU.EDU>
Date: 27 Jun 91 01:45:38 GMT
References: <35970@mimsy.umd.edu> <1991Jun26.151051.14010@ichips.intel.com>
Organization: Ohio University CS Dept., Athens
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>	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.  

If this wasn't an attempt at humor, along with the 'kisspass theory',
it should have been, and the faq list should be changed accordingly.

I've _never heard_ of anyone hyperventilating before exit and holding
their breath after.  Also, I can't recall _any_ mention of anyone
ever having any difficulty breathing.  My answer to the question has
always been, "You just do!".

Mike Spurgeon
Internet: mspurgeo@oucsace.cs.ohiou.edu