John Boy.....perhaps it is my Army background which handicaps me.....but I am confused by your statement.....compared to the photo!
all jumps from the one side (away from the pilot) to ensure lateral CG isn't put at risk.
Am I wrong to assume it was a Helmet Cam photo of the two very pretty jumpers taken by a fellow jumper also skid hanging when the photo was taken?
I know you Navy fellas were far brighter than we....you told us that often enough as I seem to recall.....but there would seem to be a slight conflict between your testimony and the evidence. (In both the post and your suggestion about the comparative IQ's of Diggers and Matelots!)