clouddancerss 0 #1 July 4, 2003 I did my first tandem jump, and it was so awesome!I really wasen't scared at all.I did have one curious problem though.When we were under canopy, I began to feel sort of weak and a little lightheaded.When we landed, my legs wouldn't hold me up! Somebody mentioned something about the leg straps cutting off circulation, has anybody heard of this?Would maybe breathing really deeply help? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 July 4, 2003 QuoteSomebody mentioned something about the leg straps cutting off circulation, has anybody heard of this Yeah, it can happen. Not just the leg straps but some of the other straps can restrict circulation. Not to mention the nice rush of adrenilin you get. Your best bet would be to go back to the DZ and talk to the instructor you jumped with, he/she will be able to explain AND show you how that can happen. After talking to him/her about it, go do another jump. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy2 0 #3 July 4, 2003 better yet, go back to the DZ and sign up for your first jump course. Have some real fun with accelerated free fall program! --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phonics1981 0 #4 July 4, 2003 Quotebetter yet, go back to the DZ and sign up for your first jump course. Have some real fun with accelerated free fall program! The man is right!! ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyros1 0 #5 July 4, 2003 QuoteQuotebetter yet, go back to the DZ and sign up for your first jump course. Have some real fun with accelerated free fall program! The man is right!! Sure go for it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #6 July 4, 2003 Another possible explanation for light-headedness is low blood sugar. All that adrenaline coursing through your veins burns up blood sugar pretty quickly. If you arrived at the airport with low blood sugar (i.e. skipped breakfast) then there is little sugar left in your blood after opening. Hint, next time do everyone a favor by eating a light lunch before skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clouddancerss 0 #7 July 4, 2003 I did eat a couple of hours before the jump, so it wasen't blood sugar.I think it was the straps, but either way, i am DEFINITELY going to do it again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betzilla 56 #8 July 5, 2003 Quotebetter yet, go back to the DZ and sign up for your first jump course. Have some real fun with accelerated free fall program! Yep. DO that. Solo rigs sit you in a better position under canopy -- one that won't restrict circulation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
