diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/misc.dm b/code/game/objects/items/misc.dm
index 9086ee88f8..dfbfbddff1 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/misc.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/misc.dm
@@ -358,10 +358,10 @@
 
 /obj/item/rappel_harness/extract/proc/on_extract(mob/living/carbon/human/user, obj/structure/dropship_equipment/rappel_system/system)
 	flick("rappel_hatch_opening", system)
-	user.apply_effect(5, WEAKEN)
 	user.pixel_x = 0
 	user.pixel_y = 0
 	user.forceMove(get_turf(system))
+	user.apply_effect(5, WEAKEN)
 	if(prob(25))
 		user.do_vomit()