How to Execute a Parachute Landing Fall

Dreams of flying through the air are a common occurrence, and parachuting is the closest that most come to flying. Nevertheless, what goes up must come down. The ability to execute a parachute landing is critical to safely completing a parachute jump.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

1. Prepare to make the landing. Parachute landing falls can be made in any of the following positions depending on body position: forward left, forward right, left or right. Make sure the body is erect and the toes are pointed in the direction of the parachute landing fall.

2. Arch the hips toward the roll and look ahead and down with the eyes at a forty-five degree angle.

3. Execute a parachute-landing fall. The landing fall should come in one continuous smooth motion. The first contact things to contact the ground are the balls of the feet. There should be a slight bend in the knees in the direction of the fall. Tuck the elbows in close to body and expose the side of the body to the fall.

4. Practice the landing as many times as necessary on the land. Go through as many walk-throughs until the jumper is comfortable with the procedure. A jumper should be able to execute a landing without thinking about the specifics.

5. Be sure the order of contact is correct; balls of the feet, calf, upper leg, rear end, and finally the side of the back. Keep a good grip on the toggles during the entire parachute landing fall.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure the feet and legs remain clinched together.
• Do not let the knees contact the ground first, ever.
• Put the head in a tuck position when initial contact is made.

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