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From: jerrys@mobby.umiacs.umd.edu (Jerry Sobieski)
Newsgroups: rec.skydiving
Subject: Re: rec.skydiving FAQ sheet
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Date: 28 Jun 91 21:16:12 GMT
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In article <1991Jun28.144040.1504@Stardent.COM> joep@Stardent.COM (Joe Peterson) writes:
>>>I don't know about you, but I usually choose to breath in freefall -
>>>especially
>>>when jumping from 12,000+.  
[dull stuff deleted.]
>>>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.
>

I would like to caution all you jumpers very seriously:  If you do not
know or are unsure of how to breathe in freefall, DO NOT RISK jumping until
you discuss this with your jumpmaster.  As I am sure Diana can relate, while
very difficult to learn, it can be mastered by almost anyone. 
However, One False Move and its KAPOW! you'll be whistling
out your ears in freefall with your eyeballs rolling around the 
bottom of your goggles 

It is rumoured that the idea for the Balloon Suit was conceived of after
viewing video footage of a large formation attempt in 1979.  One jumper
had inadvertantly burped in freefall (autospy reported he had eaten a 
red-hot-bean-burrito and a beer for breakfast).  This small momentary
lapse was enough to allow the relative wind into his mouth which over 
inflated his body until it assumed the now familiar shape of the 
Michelin Man.  (A style suit may have prevented this fatality.)

(jeeez:-)

Jerry




Jerry

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