Can you drink coffee before skydiving?

We recommend scheduling your jump early in the morning so you do not psych yourself out throughout the day. With that said, don't use caffeine to wake you up.
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Can you eat or drink before skydiving?

Can You and Should you Eat 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 should you avoid before skydiving?

Because hydration is so important to your skydive, it's smart to avoid anything that dehydrates you pre-jump — including alcohol. While a quick beer or two may sound like it'd calm your nerves before your jump, it could make you feel much sicker and uncomfortable as you climb altitude.
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Are you allowed to drink before skydiving?

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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What's the best thing to eat before skydiving?

A light bite will help keep your blood sugar levels consistent. If your jump takes place in the morning, consider a bowl of cereal or foods high in protein, such as eggs. If you're skydiving in the afternoon, a sandwich should be fine. You might be so nervous you can't bring yourself to eat anything.
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Skydiving While Drinking Coffee!



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 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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What happens if you skydive hungover?

If you show up with any alcohol in your system, you won't need to worry about how your skydive will go, because it won't happen. We don't allow any alcohol consumption previous to the jump, for all the reasons you already know.
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Should you skydive hungover?

Truthfully, unless you want a second take of your breakfast, hungover skydiving should be avoided. Drinking heavily the night before skydiving puts you at an increased risk of dehydration, and, unfortunately, the symptoms of dehydration are often exacerbated by skydiving.
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Should you tip skydiving instructors?

How Much to Tip a Skydiving Instructor? If you feel your expectations have been met and you had a great experience, the typical minimum tip amount is $10. If you had a great experience, $20 or more is always appreciated.
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How do I prepare for my first skydive?

7 PRO TIPS TO PREPARE FOR YOUR FIRST SKYDIVE
  1. DO YOUR HOMEWORK. All skydiving centers – known as dropzones – are not created equal. ...
  2. STUDY UP. After you choose your DZ, spend some time wrapping your head around the process. ...
  3. EAT LIGHT & PACK SNACKS. ...
  4. SLEEP TIGHT. ...
  5. DRESS THE PART. ...
  6. CAPTURE THE MOMENT. ...
  7. BREATHE!
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How do you breathe when skydiving?

How to Breathe While Skydiving
  1. While in the plane, take slow, steady breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth. ...
  2. Take a deep breath and let out a yell as you leave the aircraft. ...
  3. In freefall, keep your head up and your eyes on the horizon.
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How do you mentally prepare for skydiving?

Here are ways to mentally prepare for skydiving and handle that first-time anxiety before your jump.
  1. Visit the Dropzone. If you are able, take a trip to the dropzone before your scheduled skydive. ...
  2. Visualize. ...
  3. Don't Forget the Physical. ...
  4. Breathe. ...
  5. Listen. ...
  6. Fact Check Yourself.
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Does skydiving get you sick?

Skydiving Itself Doesn't Cause Motion Sickness

The act of skydiving itself doesn't usually cause motion sickness.
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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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Can you skydive with a sore throat?

Rule Number 1: Don't Go Skydiving With A Cold

When you skydive with a head cold or sinus trouble, the blockages prevent the pressure from equalizing. Skydiving with a cold will result in one of two ugly outcomes: The seriously embarrassing outcome or the seriously painful outcome.
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Is there a weight limit for skydiving?

Max. Weight 220lbs or 100 kg and proportional to height, age & sex. Over 50 years a doctors certificate is required stating you are fit to skydive. After documentation and introduction are complete the training for a tandem takes about 20 minutes.
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What does skydiving feel like?

You feel temperature change and pressure on your skin. Even on a hot day, it will be noticeably cooler at jump altitude. It's like opening the refrigerator door on a hot day, and having that wave of cool rush over you. The wind resistance from your freefall speed feels like pressure.
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What are the benefits of skydiving?

The good chemicals we create such as adrenaline, serotonin, and dopamine are driven to action by skydiving which can have both immediate and lasting effects. The various internal chemistry stimulated by freefall can help with things like sleep and digestion, but also aid depression and improve general mental health.
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Can you skydive while pregnant?

The simple answer is this: Yes, you can skydive pregnant if you are a licensed jumper and you choose to take the risks. No, you cannot skydive pregnant if you are a first time tandem skydiver, because of the considerable liabilities.
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How do you skydive solo?

Complete all requirements laid out by the USPA A License Proficiency Card. Complete a minimum of 25 freefall skydives (including tandems) Make five skydives with one or more other people. Pass the USPA written and oral exams.
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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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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 long does it take to skydive from 15000 ft?

The parachute is deployed at 5000ft so the 'freefall' or skydive lasts for the time it takes to fall from the jump height minus the parachute deployment height. So jumping from 15,000ft minus 5000ft when the parchute is deployed gives you a freefall distance of 10,000ft which on average takes about 60 seconds to cover.
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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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