PeregrineFalcon 0 #1 March 17, 2009 I don't need any advice on this, I just wanted to post this observation. During the winter, my jumping was limited, and during that time I lost about 30 pounds. When I jumped recently, I noticed that my head was tilting down. I had to MAJORLY arch to correct it and was puzzled by it a bit. It didn't dawn on me until later that a lot of my "natural arch" was gone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildfan75 1 #2 March 17, 2009 Plus you just took off "30lbs of lead" and if you're jumping the same suit, essentially jumped a baggier suit, adding more drag. Assuming the 30lbs was a good and healthy thing...CONGRATS ON THE WEIGHT LOSS!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VideoFly 0 #3 March 17, 2009 My flying changed drastically when I lost 40 pounds in a couple of months. Most specifically, I had to change the way I flew to fall fast in my camera wings while filming heavy tandems. The weight loss was due to a year of experimental chemotherapy and since recovery, I’ve regained almost 20 pounds. I was able to do 125 jumps while in treatment and I credit much of my ability to survive to skydiving. It helped to keep me pressing on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SARLDO 0 #4 March 17, 2009 Quote My flying changed drastically when I lost 40 pounds in a couple of months. Most specifically, I had to change the way I flew to fall fast in my camera wings while filming heavy tandems. The weight loss was due to a year of experimental chemotherapy and since recovery, I’ve regained almost 20 pounds. I was able to do 125 jumps while in treatment and I credit much of my ability to survive to skydiving. It helped to keep me pressing on. Wow. Glad to hear your OK Eric and hope you stay that way."Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest" ~Samuel Clemens MB#4300 Dudeist Skydiver #68 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #5 March 17, 2009 I found your 30 lbs! Got an address so I can mail it back? Congrats on the weight loss, it will only allow you to do more with less effort and be healthier too. I bet your knees will thank you for the less stress every time you climb a flight of stairs as well. MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeregrineFalcon 0 #6 March 19, 2009 QuotePlus you just took off "30lbs of lead" and if you're jumping the same suit, essentially jumped a baggier suit, adding more drag. Assuming the 30lbs was a good and healthy thing...CONGRATS ON THE WEIGHT LOSS!!!! Oh, I didn't even think about the suit. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hackish 8 #7 March 20, 2009 Interesting. I gave up 10 pounds of my free wingloading increase over the winter. Doubt I'll notice it but I have often wondered how much an experienced skydiver would notice weightloss. -Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
