What should I do the night before skydiving?

What should you not do before skydiving?

Can I drink the night before I skydive?

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.

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.

How long does it take to prepare for skydiving?

Even though your instructor will be the one doing all of the work once you jump, it's crucial that you understand and see these safety measures. Altogether, this preparation process takes less than an hour.

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What's the scariest part of skydiving?

The door opens, your skin tingles from the brisk feel of the air at 13,000ft, and if it wasn't before, it's real now! This part of the skydive lasts roughly three seconds. The hardest part is stepping up. This is the final push.

What should I 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.

Should I take a shot before skydiving?

Should you drink alcohol before skydiving? To put it simply, no. Although it is perfectly normal to worry about falling to the ground from an altitude of 14,000 feet, please refrain from downing a few beers or throwing back a couple shots of whiskey to calm your nerves.

Can we eat 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How do I prepare for skydiving?

Can I have caffeine before skydiving?

Skip the caffeine

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. Caffeine is an easy way to increase your anxiety. Wake up with some stretching or low-intensity movement to get the blood flowing.

How fast do you hit the ground when skydiving?

A stable belly-to-earth body position will usually result in a 'terminal velocity' (this being the fastest speed you'll reach during freefall) of 120mph or 200kph. A stable head down position (falling upside with your head toward the ground and legs up) gets around 150-180mph (240-290kph).

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.

Does skydiving get you sick?

Skydiving Itself Doesn't Cause Motion Sickness

The act of skydiving itself doesn't usually cause motion sickness.

What do you do after skydiving?

How do you land after skydiving?

SKYDIVING LANDING TIPS

Land under a flat and level parachute, which is not turning at the point of reaching the ground. Land in a clear, open area, free of hazards (remember, skydivers have full control over their parachutes, so this should always be possible). Use inputs on the parachute to bring it to a slow stop.

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.

Do your ears hurt when you skydive?

Skydiving planes don't pressurize at all (we don't necessarily even close the dag-on door), meaning you experience changes in altitude in real time. Your ears can feel a little stuffy as the plane climbs, but it's typically painless.

Is skydiving worth the money?

It's an investment in life-long memories.

Knowing you're capable of anything and the confidence that comes with it, in our mind, definitely makes skydiving worth the money; similarly, a single experience changing your entire outlook on life for the better is one incredible return on investment.

Can you faint during skydiving?

Yes, you can pass out while skydiving. But, it's not a very likely scenario for you to find yourself in. The rare handful of people who experienced a lapse in consciousness while on a skydive likely made a few key mistakes.

Should I be scared to skydive?

Your first time skydiving is a big deal. It's perfectly natural to feel nervous or scared about your first jump. Here, we'll explore what makes you nervous, why it's totally normal, and how to face your fears.