Contrary to some opinions, you can breathe during your skydiving experience. Even though you will be falling at up to 120 mph, it is easy to breathe. The wind which enters your lungs does not enter at full speed! It is slowed as it passes through your nose and mouth. Lastly, we skydive up to a maximum height of 15,000ft where there is plenty of oxygen available.

Yes, you may find it easier to breathe through your nose though,as we will be freefalling at 120 mph and the rush of air into your open mouth may make it tricky to catch your breath. See similar questions...

After you train for a static line jump you could be doing your first freefall descent in as little as 5 jumps. You firstly carry out two good basic static line descents. After this you will do 3 good dummy ripcord pull jumps to prove your ability to pull a handle during a normal static line descent. (On these jumps the handle does nothing - the parachute is still opening automatically). When you can demonstrate this ability to pull the dummy ripcord, you will be allowed onto freefall. See similar questions...

First, stand with relaxed but erect posture, chest "comfortably high". Maintain an open stance and attitude, which will allow your body to function freely and without tension. When you take a breath, the lower part of the trunk of the body expands easily, as your ribs expand. Don't "gasp" the air or allow the shoulders and chest to rise. See similar questions...

Breatheasy CDs are audio CDs that can be played on any CD player or on any PC with a CD and sound system. With the new mp3 download option you can also use Breatheasy on mp3 players for even greater portability and convenience. Whichever type of player you use you will get the best results listening with stereo headphones. Headphones focus the sound and also help insulate you from distracting noises. See similar questions...

Some people have eliminated their anxiety symptoms simply by changing the way they breathe. A proper breathing technique is very important and requires practice. You breathe now, but the way you breathe may not use your lung capacity. Some people "overbreathe" . . More information . . . Back to Top See similar questions...

You can talk in freefall if you like but the sound of the air rushing past your body is so loud that it is impossible for anyone to hear you. See similar questions...

One CAN breathe in freefall - if it were necessary. However, due to the high speed of terminal freefall and vertical freefall dives, the jumper's body is exposed to O2 molecules at a much higher rate than someone walking around on the ground. The body is able to absorb the necessary O2 through the skin. This is why jumpers flap their cheeks in freefall, it presents a larger surface area to the airstream for oxygen osmosis. Once under canopy, the jumper resumes breathing normally. See similar questions...

Chute happens. The parachute is deployed, and you and your tandem instructor float to the earth in a fast or slow descent. You can tell your tandem instructor what kind of ride you'd prefer, and he'll do his best to accommodate your wishes, so long as they are within the bounds of conservative safety. See similar questions...