accur8shot 0 #1 March 16, 2012 Has anyone else ever hyperventilated during freefall? I made my 25th jump a few days ago and when I exited the plane, I began to hyperventilate. I worked it out by picking a heading and just relaxing for a few seconds, but it definitely freaked me out for that first bit. I usually wear a full face but I was wearing an open face helmet on this jump - not sure if that had anything to do with it. Anyone else ever have this experience? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianSGermain 1 #2 March 16, 2012 Breathing problems are not uncommon in newer jumpers, but it goes away with repeated exposure to the freefall environment. It is most likely that you had your mouth open, and the relative wind was not allowing you to breath normally. Don't worry, you didn't invent this. Just keep your mouth closed and breathe through your nose and the problem will go away. -BrianInstructional Videos:www.AdventureWisdom.com Keynote Speaking:www.TranscendingFEAR.com Canopies and Courses:www.BIGAIRSPORTZ.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #4 March 17, 2012 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=4282857#4282857 ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksimsf 0 #5 March 18, 2012 My "hyperventilating" was gone @ AFF 2, just relax and you will be fine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Quagmirian 40 #7 April 4, 2012 Apologies for the bump, but something doesn't make sense to me. How are you wearing a full face helmet with only 25 jumps? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rozbun 0 #8 April 5, 2012 How many jumps do you need to wear a full-face helmet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
