Then the ground starts getting closer and you realise just how fast you are traveling As you fall below 1200 metres, the earth seems to rush towards you. With just 1,000 metres left to fall, you open your parachute. The last part of your fall is slower and much quieter. You have time to look around and enjoy the view. With less than 5 metres to go, you adjust your parachute to slow youreslf down even more. Then your feet touch the ground.