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Record 1 2004-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
CONT

The frog position is somewhat more relaxed than the stable spread position. Knees and hands are bent more than in the stable spread position. This is an excellent position to maintain a long duration free fall.

CONT

In this flat "frog" position, there is a low pressure area above the jumper's back.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
CONT

Lors des premiers sauts, la position à plat face sol, jambes repliées, surf sur les fesses, est ressentie comme une position de sécurité.

CONT

Les paras [parachutistes] chutent à plat, dans une position «carrée».

Spanish

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