The physical build of man and woman are obviously different and so a woman's center of gravity lies in a different place. Use your natural arch, which usually starts at the bottom of the rib cage as opposed to using your pelvis like a guy would. Keep your elbows up and relax. Every thing else will end up where it is supposed to be and you'll be able to keep up with the big boys no problem. I've taught tiny ladies that possibly weigh 100 pounds soaking wet to catch up with huge guys and fly circles around them. Once you get it down, go to a dz where no one knows you and offer to be in the base. Good luck! Rondi D21356 >>I am a small girl, and do mostly RW, so I wear 14 lbs of lead usually. This puts me at a pretty average fall rate. Last weekend I was talking to a very experienced RW guy and he said that 14 lbs is way too much, and that my fall rate was probably slow because my knees are too far apart. He said that they should be no more than shoulder width apart. This makes a lot of sense, but I've never heard it before. >> Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven. Luke 10:20
