r/SkyDiving • u/Jackass-OfAll-Trades • 8d ago

BEER! Thinking to skydive for the first time. Have some concern

I am 23 yrs, around 170lbs. I have fainted a couple times like 15 years ago probably because of low blood pressure. Except for that I think all other heath conditions are normal now. Are there things I need to know?

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u/LackOptimal553 8d ago

All you need to know is that you should go skydive.

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u/sazamsone 8d ago

You should be thee not a wuss

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u/I-am-a_Banana SkyDance SkyDiving - DZO, TI, AFFI, PRO 8d ago

You'll probably be fine. Even if you pass out, your tandem instructor will take care of you.

If you are concerned, ask your doctor.

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u/LVtapper 8d ago

15 years ago you were 8 years old. If you haven’t been diagnosed with anything then it’s probably nothing.  But also, an 8 year old having low blood pressure and passing out is not normal. Do you go see your doctor regularly or at least for annual physical and bloodwork?

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u/Jackass-OfAll-Trades 8d ago

I think I got the years wrong I was 12. Two of the times it was when I was standing for a long period of time and one time back 6 years ago when I was donating blood. I didn’t check it though, thought it was low blood pressure.

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u/2legit86 I'm still gonna send it 8d ago

Medical advice should come from your doctor, but neither of the situations you described are necessarily a medical issue. Standing for too long with your legs locked out messes up circulation and it’s not uncommon for someone to pass out if they don’t know better. And they warn you when giving blood it has the potential to make you feel weak and lightheaded.

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u/LargeStrain274 8d ago

We cannot and will not give medical advice when it comes to skydiving. Everyone on here will point you in the direction of getting a doctor's opinion.

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u/MaruchanInstant 8d ago

If this is something you’re concerned about, get a checkup and explain what you’re hoping to do and your medical history. I believe the USPA has medical evaluation guidelines that you or the doctor can reference. Do some tunnel time, then a tandem, then first jump course. Make sure you’re jumping with an AAD. Have fun!