diff --git a/src/p_loop.c b/src/p_loop.c
index e8b7e44bb..bc1454a5d 100644
--- a/src/p_loop.c
+++ b/src/p_loop.c
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ void P_ExitPlayerOrbit(player_t *player)
 	}
 
 	// tiregrease gives less friction, extends momentum
-	K_SetTireGrease(player, TICRATE);
+	K_SetTireGrease(player, 3*TICRATE);
 
 	P_HaltPlayerOrbit(player);
 }