flyer299 0 #1 February 1, 2003 I don't even know if this has any effect, but I was wondering today... All the other sports I've been apart of, I've stretched my body before I started, and this has help prevent injuries. I was wondering how many people carry this over into skydiving. Of course no amount of stretching will help you if you swoop into the ground, but would it be helpful for those harder than normal landings? I haven’t been doing it yet, but I think when I go out tomorrow, I will have to add this to my routine. Just a Thought Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #2 February 1, 2003 if Im training 4way, yes, if I'm not, only sometimes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DexterBase 0 #3 February 1, 2003 I always stretch now. You ususally stretch before you exercise and I think running out a fast landing would qualify as exercise. Also, if you take a tumble on landing, having your muscles stretched and relaxed will lessen the possibility of damaging connective tissues (ligaments). Several studies have shown that stretching before exercising has little to no benefit as far as pulling muscles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #4 February 1, 2003 I draw you attention here: http://www.polkonline.com/special_sec/stories/092302/spe_stretch.shtml Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 February 1, 2003 Look at it this way, you fly your body better if you're relaxed. You'll also be a better skydiver if you're flexible; moreover, you'll be less prone to have a muscle/tenden injury in the air (or otherwise, read: running out a landing) if you're stretched. Not only that, but it feels hella good and is a nice way to start the day (no matter what you're doing).--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJohnson 0 #6 February 1, 2003 Stretching always helps. In my youth I did a lot of martial arts and was real flexible. I am amazed at how much flexibility I have lost and I can certainly tell the difference. JJJJ "Call me Darth Balls" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessefs 0 #7 February 2, 2003 If stretching, just remember to try and do it when your muscles are warm.Jesse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lolie 0 #8 February 2, 2003 I don't know about that article... (okay, so the guy that is quoted in it is a member of the faculty at my school, but...) Stretching helps a lot when it comes to flexibility and not pulling muscles. I've done a lot of really intense dance since I was really young, and I HAVE to stretch before I dance, or I will either not be able to bend the way I want to or else I will pull something. I'm sure everyone who does freestyle stretches before they jump. I know that's not really what we're talking about here, but just thought I'd put my $0.02 in. Interesting article, too, btw. -Miranda you shall above all things be glad and young / For if you're young,whatever life you wear it will become you;and if you are glad / whatever's living will yourself become. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #9 February 2, 2003 Yoga is great for you as well...I thought it was a bit fruity myself, but I feel great afterwards. I have seen quite a few DZs have onsite yoga classes...sometimes for free or just a couple of dollars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony509 0 #10 February 3, 2003 Speaking of stretching - - I recently HAD to start stretching. I took a few years off skydiving and just got back into it. In the 2 years between I have make some great progress in the gym. Adding extra muscle tends to decrease flexibility. On my refresher training everything seemed cool. Then when I went on the coach jump I was having problems reaching my BOC deployment handle on my practice pulls - yikes. You can imagine the terror I started to feel. When it came time to deploy I stretched hard, and in the process became a little unstable, but managed to deploy nevertheless. But deploying should be very easy and natural - not something you have to put effort into. I have since been stretching and am finding it easier to deploy with a BOC setup. However I am about to buy my first rig and will probably go with a leg deployment system as opposed to BOC. Any thoughts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #11 February 3, 2003 don't do any sit flying or free flying with a ROL deployment system.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #12 February 3, 2003 ya, what weid14 said. other than that, there fine. do the container your using fit you very well??? if not, you may want to think about this, if you get one that fits well, it may be easier to grab it. just a though later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
