Skydiving (contd.) - Reason for my tumble

Fetal position - often overlooked physical effect that can cause problems with exits and body position in free fall. The fetal position is a natural position we adopt at times of great danger or stress for self-preservation. This tightly curled posture serves to protect the head and genitalia, the two most vulnerable and vital areas for continued existence. Unfortunately it also happens to be the complete opposite of the stable spread position required for free fall. 'hips down, head up' is the right way to fall, with pelvis as our leading edge (assuming belly flight). When I jumped out of the flight, I didnt adopt the belly flight posture immediately but most probably the fetal position, hence the tumble. Well... I didnt know about "when" I should move into "the" posture and especially "not adopt" the fetal position come what may. Thank God.. Mickey's shoulder tap brought me back to my senses :).