Guest #1 April 17, 2003 Hey everybody. Long as I'm squandering bandwidth and being a post-ho here, I MUST ask this question: How would one who lives in a very mild (chilly, rainy Pacific Northwest) climate best go about preparing for SoCal weather in the few weeks leading up to Mem Day Weekend? Every Memorial Day weekend for the past four years, I have gone down to Lodi, and every day I'm there, I get quickly fatigued from the heat and have to rest. I miss out on a lot of fun skydives, etc. because I can't take the heat. PLEASE provide suggestions on how best to prepare for RAPID acclimation! Right now, I'm going to the local municipal rec ctr and sitting in the sauna and the spa (very warm) in an effort to condition myself to major temperature discomfort, but of course, this isn't acclimation. Serious suggestions are welcome - please help!"The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #2 April 17, 2003 Turn your heater on in the house and work out. Get used to physical activity in the hot climate. Oh yeah and drink plenty of fluids Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beemertec 0 #3 April 17, 2003 Drink lots of water. Dehydration is the biggest reason you are getting fatigued in the heat. I would also recommend excercising, like aerobic activity. I'm not a doctor, but these are the things that have worked for me when experincing a pretty severe climate change. Also I don't if it's possible, but if you can go down a couple of days early. You would be amazed at how quickly your body will adapt. Hope that helps. Blue Skies Steve Ok, so it's pink, but I'm secure in my manhood, and I still look cool coming in under it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #4 April 17, 2003 Get a hot tub.... and a laptop... so you dont miss out on posting every 5 minutesAmazon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #5 April 17, 2003 Are we supposed to actually feel bad for ya? Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #6 April 17, 2003 pay a pcker at perris and work out some.... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #7 April 17, 2003 Not for me... I only seek to escape my big airconditioned side of the state in the depths of winter when its really rainy and wet and overcast... ... then it's not so bad in Southern California.. or in Florida...not like now when its just overcast... and a little wet... OMG I see a shadow outside Maybe I better grab my rig and head for the DZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEB6363 0 #8 April 17, 2003 I have the best luck by increasing my aerobic workout. Eliptical runner, treatmill, something to keep the heart rate up and make you sweat.. I live here.. Clovis is about 90 miles south of Lodi and also gets to 110 degrees in the summer. It is Very hard to get used to the heat. However, when I have kept up my aerobic ability, it makes everything a lot easier to deal with. So, keep it up at the gym and get into some aerobics classes... I hope to make it to the Kathy Dause boogie this year also. It was a blast last year!! Once the plane takes off, you're gonna have to land - Might as well jump out!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #9 April 17, 2003 You guys talk about it like it's going to be 120 degrees or something. Seriously, it won't be that bad.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDolphin 0 #10 April 17, 2003 Well, for one, although I can't confirm this first hand but I'm guessing, that it's a more humid heat in Lodi. Perris is not that bad. I go from Seattle to Perris in July and August and it's not bothered me. Just remember to drink lot's of water; if you aren't peeing you are dehydrated. And they do have a pool and a bar for cooling off. Not to mention an air conditioned gear store. Rhonda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #11 April 17, 2003 This weather is F'ed UP!!!, yesterday was HOT like close to 80 degrees, today FREEZING!!!! lower 40's WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!!!! __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,121 #12 April 17, 2003 >yesterday was HOT like close to 80 degrees, today FREEZING!!! >WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!!!! Uh, you live in New Jersey? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #13 April 18, 2003 Quote Uh, you live in New Jersey? You got a problem with that? __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,121 #14 April 18, 2003 >You got a problem with that? Shouldn't that be "you gudda problem widdat?" I lived in NY for 20 years; the weather there is nuts (almost as bad as Boston's.) Now I live in a place where a high of 55F is a cold snap, anything over 85F is a heat wave, and a rain storm is the lead story in the nightly news. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #15 April 18, 2003 QuoteI lived in NY for 20 years; the weather there is nuts (almost as bad as Boston's.) Now I live in a place where a high of 55F is a cold snap, anything over 85F is a heat wave, and a rain storm is the lead story in the nightly news. I tell you...this weather is nuts.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #16 April 18, 2003 This works for me: -I hydrate almost exclusively with water. If I use sports drink I cut it in half (by chasing it with an equal quantity of water) -I "pre-hydrate" by knocking down two liters of water before being outside in the hot sun. -I stay hydrated by knocking back the water one liter at a time. I avoid getting to the point where I feel thirsty, and I shoot for keeping my urine clear or light yellow. -I also snack on pretzels, bananas, etc - foods that are full of sodium and potassium, which you lose when sweating. -I delete caffeine altogether, and I'm careful about my alcohol consumption. Both of them dehydrate me badly. -Other than than, wear a hat to keep cool and wear sunscreen. Have a great trip! Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #17 April 18, 2003 Same thing here in Chicago. It was 80F on Monday and Tuesday, and I think it was only 40F yesterday. Oh yea, did I mention clouds? ugh._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #18 April 18, 2003 Thanks for the tips, everyone! Much appreciated! "The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #19 April 18, 2003 I still think you need to do the Sauna thing... or get a hot tub. Get used to the heat.Amazon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #20 April 18, 2003 Quote I still think you need to do the Sauna thing... or get a hot tub. Get used to the heat.Amazon I used to work in Federal law enforcement. That was far more heat than I could stand...heh Seriously, though, I'm gonna do more exercise (getting fitness walks during lunchtime lately), the ol' Nordic Trak at home in the garage, and the Lynnwood Rec Center's sauna. I'm determined not to let the heat get me down this year. "The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #21 April 18, 2003 Quote You guys talk about it like it's going to be 120 degrees or something. Seriously, it won't be that bad. The wunderground record for Perris on 5/24/2002 shows a high of 84 deg. F (29 C) at 1600. That may not be much to you, but up here, that's on the harsh side, especially when the temp for Snohomish for the very same day was 64.4 F (18 C). That's a full 20 deg F (11 C) difference, and it makes it very uncomfortable for mild-weather weenies like me. I didn't have this problem years ago. I lived in Norfolk, VA, where the "90/90" temp/humidity was the rule, rather than the exception. This mild Northwest weather is nice, but it isn't all roses. The downside is it's cloudy/rainy a lot, and when you travel to the sunbelt for skydiving, the heat can literally kill you."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #22 April 18, 2003 I guess that is why my ancestors only pilaged Scotland and the British Isles and the west coast of Europe... they didnt make it into the Mdeiterranean very much except in the winter...hmmmmm I will follow ancestral practices Amazon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoShitThereIWas 0 #23 April 19, 2003 Dude, No whining!!! J/K Hot weather is a good thing. Some suggestions of mine would be, take vitamins, maybe some energy pills like Ginsana or Fatburners or something with caffeine (I took those when I used to pack parachutes at Hollister in 100 degree heat and had twice the stamina to get through those hot miserable days which made me twice the $$$), wear light clothing in light colors, drink tons of water, eat good healthy foods like fruits and veggies and allow your body to acclimate by not overdoing it the first day or so. Bring a comfy beach chair to kick back and relax in and stay in the shade. I used to feel fatigued when I got off the plane in Hawaii from Northern Cali, lots of humidity. But Perris shouldn't be too bad. Hope to see you there! Roy Bacon: "Elvises, light your fires." Sting: "Be yourself no matter what they say." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
