bluewaterstream 0 #1 October 27, 2003 I jumped my Level III this weekend and passed! It was kind of funny, the JM's warned me that if I wasn't completely stable that they wouldn't release me. So, as I'm free falling at about 9,000 I'm thinking, "damn, why haven't they let go of me yet?". So, I look over at my reserve side JM for a hand signal and he's about 20 - 30 ft away from me! SWEET, they did release me!!! I basically just fell elevator shaft style to about 5 grand and pulled. AFF just keeps getting better and better!!! So, I have a few questions. When I returned home about 2 hours after the jump I cleared my ears for the 3rd or 4th time and I got super dizzy immediately after clearing them. It felt just like "the spins" when you've had too much to drink. I actually picked up the phone in case I had to call 911, it was that intense! It lasted for about 30 seconds and then I was cool again. I only have 5 jumps thus far, but this has never happened before. Has this happened to any of you? Just curious. My next question is less serious. I'm looking into buying my first jump suit and I'm considering a Kurupee (www.kurupee.com/ - is this a good starter suit? I'm looking to pay about $150. If these suits suck, any suggestions on another brand??? Thanks. ~ John (by the way, all you skydiving veterans on this site are so extremely helpful to us beginners. Just wanted to thank you all...) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #2 October 27, 2003 > It felt just like "the spins" How long previous to that was your last meal, and how much sleep had you had? All day with two adrenaline loads on nothing but a small breakfast after nervous sleep can do weird stuff. -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shedao 0 #3 October 27, 2003 QuoteWhen I returned home about 2 hours after the jump I cleared my ears for the 3rd or 4th time and I got super dizzy immediately after clearing them I've had similiar tiny episodes and chalked it up to inner ear problems. Given that we maintain balance using a part of our ears it made sense. Perhaps you should see a doctor to get checked out. I am going for a physical soon and I am going to bring this up with the physician myself. Perhaps he/she can shed some light. It might be minor but who knows. I'd rather find out while I'm down here. Here is some info on our balance system: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/balance/balance_disorders.asp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluewaterstream 0 #4 October 27, 2003 Yeah, I was kind of hungry and a little deprived of sleep. I'm a typical guy in the sense that I've got to full-on pass out or have a limb chopped off before I'll even consider going to the doctor. Actually, if it happens again maybe I'll get it checked out by an ear specialist. Strange how going to a doctor can be more frightening than jumping out of an airplane! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voodew1 0 #5 October 27, 2003 As soon as your under canopy and in clean air space clear your ears than it will be much easier 4000ft up than on the ground. By clean airspace I mean no one around and brakes still stowed--once the brakes have been released you are not to let go of the toogles which means both hands must come to the nose at the same time which will put you at 1/4 brakes. The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #6 October 30, 2003 Hey! Are you doing your AFF at Mile Hi Skydive? If so, I am too! I'm only at L1 as of last weekend. Low clouds at 9K, so I couldn't do my first L1 Jump..ugh! I'll try again this weekend. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
