#FreefallFun

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Do You Pee While Skydiving?

As a skydiver’s jump time approaches, his mind will spin with a whirlwind of excitement, nervousness, and fear so great that he will invariably feel the urge to pee. So how do skydivers handle this feeling? 

Read the article here: https://enjoyfreefall.com/do-you-pee-while-skydiving/

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Minimum Altitude to Open a Parachute (And the World Records)

When I learned how to skydive, I wondered what the lowest possible altitude was to open a parachute and still land safely – because the lower I would open my parachute, the longer I could enjoy the free fall. When I researched it, I was surprised by what I found out.

Read the article here: https://enjoyfreefall.com/minimum-altitude-to-open-a-parachute-and-the-world-records/

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Do Parachutes Go Up When Opened?

Once skydivers have fallen to 2,500 ft, they usually deploy their parachutes and we have all watched videos where it looks like the skydiver goes up during the deployment process. But is this actually true, do parachutes go up when opened?

Read the article here: https://enjoyfreefall.com/do-parachutes-go-up-when-opened/