What should you not do when skydiving?

  1. Don't Eat Too Much, or Too Little. Eat too little and your head might be in the clouds before you even board the plane. ...
  2. Don't Skimp on Sleep. Whatever you were planning to do into the night before your jump, just don't. ...
  3. Don't Overindulge.
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What You Should Know Before skydiving?

Skydiving Tips: 6 Things To Know Before You Go
  • What Is Skydiving Like? Our first tip is to forget everything you think you know. ...
  • Skydiving is not a Roller Coaster Ride. ...
  • You Will Play An Active Role. ...
  • You Can Breathe During A Skydive! ...
  • Do Not Forget the Photos and Video. ...
  • Eat Normally And Don't Rush.
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Should you open your mouth when skydiving?

It's often believed that you can't breathe during a skydive, but this isn't true. You can breathe while skydiving. The key is to relax, breathe through your nose, and out through your mouth. It's that simple!
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Can you go skydiving drunk?

As members of the USPA and an entity also under the purview of the FAA, the answer is no. The consumption of alcohol prior to skydiving activities is strictly prohibited. Aside from violating federal regulations, there are many reasons why drunk skydiving is a monumental mistake.
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Should you eat or drink before skydiving?

Absolutely yes, you should definitely eat before skydiving. The number one cause for feeling nauseated or vomiting is when first-time skydivers eat nothing at all or eat entirely too much.
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What are the best clothes to wear skydiving?

Your clothing for skydiving should be comfortable and loose-fitting. Athletic wear or activewear items like gym shorts, leggings/yoga pants, or t-shirts are our first choices for what to wear skydiving when it is warm.
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What is the best time of day to skydive?

We consider the morning the best time to skydive and for a few good reasons. Often, the morning offers the clearest skies. Even if the forecast for a day looks less than desirable, the morning is typically jumpable. Additionally, customers that schedule in the morning generally have the lowest wait times.
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Can you take your phone skydiving?

You can take as many pictures as you want on the ground before and after your jump. However, you may not bring a camera, phone, GoPro, Selfie Stick, etc. for your skydive. There is too much risk associated with you bringing your own; it's best left to the pros.
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Can you wear a hoodie skydiving?

Clothing: Loose fitting, comfortable clothes are ideal for your first tandem skydive. If it's cold, wear something warm – a hoodie, sweater, long pants… you get the picture. Dress for the weather on the ground. At Skydive Santa Barbara, you can choose to wear a jumpsuit to keep you even warmer.
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Can you listen to music while skydiving?

Despite what movies would have you believe, you cannot talk in freefall - and you still wouldn't hear your music too well. Skydiving at 120mph is not going to hurt your ears, but the rushing wind will cover any other noise.
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How do I prepare myself for skydiving?

How To Prepare For Skydiving: Top 7 Tips
  1. Read Up On The Dropzone. Take a few minutes to read other peoples' reviews. ...
  2. Eat A Moderate, Healthy Breakfast (and Bring Snacks) Skydiving on an empty stomach is no fun. ...
  3. Get Some Sleep The Night Before. ...
  4. Wear The Right Clothes. ...
  5. Learn What To Expect. ...
  6. Get The Photos. ...
  7. Breathe.
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Do you get the stomach drop feeling when skydiving?

Because the delta between your horizontal and vertical speed does not increase drastically, you do not experience a stomach drop when you skydive. Furthermore, the freefall portion of a skydive doesn't feel much like falling at all. Rather, it feels like you are resting, supported on a column of air.
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Is skydiving hard to land on?

While skydiving is always a risk, the landing is controlled by the parachute, so you should not experience any pain. Most skydiving landings are gentle, and the skydiver touches down either on their feet or on their bottom.
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Who shouldn't skydive?

What medical conditions stop you from skydiving? The three most common medical reasons not to skydive involve high blood pressure and heart health concerns, spine and neck issues, and pregnancy.
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Do your ears pop when skydiving?

First, the pressure changes – called barotrauma – is the sensation you feel when your ears feel plugged or clogged. Air is naturally trapped in our middle ear. To equalize the pressure, air is being passed through the middle ear to the throat via the Eustachian tubes – hence the “popping” of our ears.
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How scary is skydiving?

Simply put, the actual skydive (the free fall) doesn't feel scary because you don't feel out of control. Unlike a rollercoaster where you're being rocked and jostled, the free fall is smooth. There aren't sensations of plummeting to earth uncontrollably and you don't get ground rush.
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Is it cold to skydive?

With our year-round mild weather, Skydive California is a prime destination for skydiving in winter. When skydiving in December, consider that the temperatures where we are in Northern California average in the high 50's, often reaching 60+, and it only chills down a fraction more in January.
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Can you skydive with earrings?

Keep the jewelry simple.

Stud earrings are generally okay but we recommend removing anything that you think could be snagged (necklaces, dangling earrings, rings, etc.) Here's some solid advice: if you don't want to risk losing it on your skydive, don't wear it!
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How many layers do you wear when skydiving?

The key to layering is to choose a few thin layers instead of one or two thick layers – you'll be warmer and you'll also have much more freedom of movement, plus you'll be able to add or remove layers much more easily.
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Can you pee while skydiving?

Involuntary urination during skydiving is rare. The vast majority of tandem instructors will tell you that they have never experienced this issue with their students before. You will probably only have to worry about peeing your pants if you have a history of urinary incontinence or if you have a weakened pelvic floor.
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What's the maximum weight to skydive?

Most skydiving centers will say their weight limit for a tandem passenger is approximately 200-220 pounds for women and 230-250 pounds for men. There is typically no minimum weight, only a minimum age (18 years old in the US). But there's more to it than the number on the scale.
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How do you take pictures when skydiving?

Mike says the basic technique for skydiving photography is quite straightforward, although it does take a lot of practice to achieve consistent results. Generally, you mount a camera on to a special helmet by means of a quick release bracket and the camera is activated by a remote control cable or blow switch.
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Can you skydive if your fat?

A weight limit for tandem skydiving is necessary for multiple reasons. All your weight sits on your thighs during the parachute ride down. This can be uncomfortable if you are overweight for your height. Nausea, loss of circulation, and even unconsciousness under the parachute can happen.
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What is the best month to skydive?

October and November always tend to be great months to skydive if you're a fan of the views: the autumn colour range of yellows, oranges and red can truly be appreciated whist floating at thousands of feet mid-air at (photo).
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How much time does skydiving take?

Generally speaking, you can expect a skydive to take 2 - 4 hours from start to finish, beginning when you arrive at a dropzone. The truth is, the answers to these big questions aren't always the same. There are a few factors that'll influence how long your skydive will last.
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