Expert's advice needed

[freemis 0]

One question that keeps lingering after my first jump: does initial position affect how you experience free fall or is it a matter of just being relaxed enough?

The first 10 - 20 seconds were extraordinarily intense, and on the video my position was not great(I went with tendem). Later on, my position is fine, but I've also stopped accelerating.

Is there a way to minimize that sinking feeling in the beginning?

[Dougiefresh 0]

I'm no expert, but based on what you said it sounds like you're experiencing sensory overload. Perfectly normal, and it'll get better every time you jump.

That said though, position DEFINITELY affects how you experience free fall. Being relaxed will help your position, certainly.

Keep at it, it'll feel "right" before long.

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[damion75 0]

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One question that keeps lingering after my first jump: does initial position affect how you experience free fall or is it a matter of just being relaxed enough?

The first 10 - 20 seconds were extraordinarily intense, and on the video my position was not great(I went with tendem). Later on, my position is fine, but I've also stopped accelerating.

Is there a way to minimize that sinking feeling in the beginning?

Don't sweat it - if you start training then your instructors will teach you everything you need to know about body position, canopy flight, everything.

All you need to do is listen and be heads up!
Oh - and enjoy it!!

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