Atlas 0 #1 September 30, 2003 I don't know if anyone has posted this before, but I'm sure CrazyIvan will show me if it has been... "How do you breathe in freefall?" and other Whuffo Questions. "How do you breath in freefall?" Through genetically developed gills. This falls into the realm of urban folklore. One CAN breathe in freefall - if it were necessary. However, due to the high speed of terminal freefall (and much higher speeds in vertical freefall dives), the jumper's body is exposed to O2 molecules at a much higher rate than someone walking around on the ground. The body is able to absorb the necessary O2 through the skin. This is why jumpers flap their cheeks in freefall, it presents a larger surface area to the airstream for oxygen osmosis. Once under canopy, the jumper resumes breathing normally. This is also why jumpers do not jump on cloudy days or when they might risk going through clouds. The moisture in the clouds can condense on their exposed skin surfaces preventing the absorption of the necessary oxygen resulting in suffocation. AADs are recommended for jumpers in climates where weather is a factor. Other Whuffo Questions "Don't your ears pop on the way down?" "Yes, we're not ignoring you, we're deaf." "What if you have to go the bathroom in the plane?" "Go ahead!" "Can you steer your parachute?" "No, one time I landed in Jamacia." "Does it hurt?" "Yes, that's why we jump all the time! Masochism!" "What if your parachute doesn't open?" "Gee, I never thought of that..." "Why do you jump?" "Why do _you_ breathe?" "Where do you jump?" "O'Hare, Midway, LAX, Dulles, where ever I happen to be." (:-) NEWBIE QUESTION... What the heck is a Whuffo.. I want a good definition :) if anyone is willing to provide one, that'd be great :P -James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #2 September 30, 2003 QuoteI don't know if anyone has posted this before, but I'm sure CrazyIvan will show me if it has been... You're damn right __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #3 September 30, 2003 QuoteNEWBIE QUESTION... What the heck is a Whuffo.. I want a good definition :) if anyone is willing to provide one, that'd be great Check here for the definition of whuffo __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atlas 0 #4 September 30, 2003 Ahh.. Wut fo.. wuffo... hah. :P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #5 September 30, 2003 QuoteQuoteNEWBIE QUESTION... What the heck is a Whuffo.. I want a good definition :) if anyone is willing to provide one, that'd be great Check here for the definition of whuffo The ability you have to quickly post a link to threads, some old, some not is down right freaky, scary even......*shudder*Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atlas 0 #6 September 30, 2003 Search feature does wonders :P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pleifer 0 #7 September 30, 2003 A Story of whuffos Whuffos are somewhat annoying creatures that usually don't stick around long enough to become too irritating. However hardcore whuffos are an everpresent nuisance, they pose as prospective skydivers and vicariously enjoy other people's jumps by enagaging in discussion with them, sometimes about the most bizantine subjects. Hardcore whuffos lack any hands-on experience but they make out for it by watching TV, reading magazines and annoying skydivers. A true harcore whuffo knows the USPA regulations by heart, knows who is the best candidate for every elective position and claims to know embarassing facts about some of their opponents. The garden variety hardcore whuffo is the most common and least dangerous of the species. It is the Born Again Whuffo (BAW) who is to be really feared. They have some experience with skydiving that had a negative impact in their life and is trying to infiltrate among skydivers to annoy them enough to make them quit the lifestyle. _________________________________________ The Angel of Duh has spoke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitaniumLegs 8 #8 September 30, 2003 Quote"What if your parachute doesn't open?" "Cut away and Deploy your reserve." "What if the reserve doesn't open?" "Walk towards the white light..." (>o|-< If you don't believe me, ask me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
