Knee Positions

Some may wonder why you would ever want to fly through the air on your knees but for beginners who want to get comfortable not only being in the air but doing cool stuff while you’re up there, this is a great, easy trick to begin with. Being on your knees also allows you more control as your knees actually provide a surface for the wind and allows you to move just about wherever you want to go!

To get into knee-flying position, hold your torso straight up with your knees slightly bent. Make sure that your thighs are almost horizontal to the ground and that the knees are spread almost as far apart as you can get them. Your knees should be tucked back far enough to almost touch your rear or they can be spread out by your thighs, whichever is easiest. Keeping your arms outstretched or up in the air will help with balance and again, it’s whatever’s most comfortable.

When getting into the knee position from the air, try to pull the torso vertical to the ground and think about something pulling you up from your arms. Don’t lean too far into the wind as this will cause you to fall backward. To change direction, point your knees in the direction you want to go and pull your torso in the opposite direction. It may take a few tries but you’ll get the hang of it and will soon have mastered a new skydiving trick!