DerekHall 0 #1 March 20, 2006 Made my first jump on the 19th from Skydive Spaceland in Rosharon, Texas. 14,000 feet tandem out of an Otter, pulled at 5,500 feet. Okay, enough with the info and numbers... It was awesome! I was worried that because I had a cold (still have, actually) I wouldn't be able to regulate the pressure, but it worked out fine, no problem (I know, I know, I could've been under extreme pain). But man, what a deal. Looking forward to doing it again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 March 20, 2006 It's not just the pain. It's the potential for serious, possibly permanent damage to your ears. Repeat after me: "I will not jump if I can't clear my sinuses." If you can do it with a non-drowsy medication (Sudafed, for example), great, but if you can't, don't risk a jump from any altitude. All that said... congrats and welcome to skydiving. When are you signing up for a full First Jump Course? "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerekHall 0 #3 March 20, 2006 NWFlyer - I know, the instructor asked me if I could clear my sinuses, and I could easily...otherwise I wouldn't have jumped. And about the full course, I'm debating it right now. It isn't cheap, so I'm rehearsing on how to suggest it to my wife. I wouldn't think she'd have a problem - after all, this first jump was a birthday present from her, so it's her fault! QuoteIt's not just the pain. It's the potential for serious, possibly permanent damage to your ears. Repeat after me: "I will not jump if I can't clear my sinuses." If you can do it with a non-drowsy medication (Sudafed, for example), great, but if you can't, don't risk a jump from any altitude. All that said... congrats and welcome to skydiving. When are you signing up for a full First Jump Course? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaryshari 0 #4 March 20, 2006 There will always be other days to jump...so be smart, jump healthy!Glad you made your first jump at Spaceland, the best damned dropzone known to man. You'll figure out the economics if you want it bad enough. Afterall, there ARE piggy banks to crack, aluminum cans to sell, roman noodles for breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc. Look forward to seeing you soon at the DZ!!!! is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_owen_uk 0 #5 March 21, 2006 Did my first jump, didn't really have a cold or anything but my ears hurt like crazy, not a fun thing to do (well ok it was but it couldn't hear anything out of one ear for a good hour). Get unbunged, then get yourself doing AFF __________________ BOOM Headshot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zipp0 1 #6 March 21, 2006 Quote Repeat after me: "I will not jump if I can't clear my sinuses." I think you mean "equalize". In other words, pinch your nostrils and blow until your ears pop. If you can do that without pain, you should be OK. Zipp0 -------------------------- Chuck Norris doesn't do push-ups, he pushes the Earth down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSGJOHNSON 0 #7 March 24, 2006 I have the same problem but the Doc put me on sinus meds and now its no problem. I know ill go to heaven because ive spent my time in Hell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
