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From: joep@Stardent.COM (Joe Peterson)
Newsgroups: rec.skydiving
Subject: Re: rec.skydiving FAQ sheet
Message-ID: <1991Jun28.144040.1504@Stardent.COM>
Date: 28 Jun 91 14:40:40 GMT
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In-reply-to: robie@umbc1.umbc.edu's message of 26 Jun 91 20:26:25 GMT

>>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.

Dudes, DUDES!

I think the key words in the "FAQ" were "urban folklore."  I can't believe
that anyone is taking this seriously!  I have to admit I have been
asked this question several times by students and/or whuffos, and it always
amuses me.

					Joe Peterson
					C-20351
					joep@stardent.com