Have a Fear of Heights?

Alex · 07-24-2007, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

For the same reason people ride roller coasters, et. al. - for the sheer thrill of it: the endorphin rush. I am not sure I could do it at this stage in my life, but I enjoyed it when I did it in my 20's.

That's why I don't particularly enjoy roller coasters or drop rides. I get no rush. There is not even a smidgen of fear, so there is no excitement for me. Going really fast in a completely controlled environment or dropping really far sitting in an almost flawlessly effective restraint system takes all the fun away (for me).

Kevy Baby · 07-24-2007, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

That's why I don't particularly enjoy roller coasters or drop rides. I get no rush. There is not even a smidgen of fear, so there is no excitement for me. Going really fast in a completely controlled environment or dropping really far sitting in an almost flawlessly effective restraint system takes all the fun away (for me).

Have you tried skydiving? I would be interested to see if you got a rush or experienced fear out of that.

Alex · 07-24-2007, 01:08 PM

No, I never have mostly because I'd have to do it alone and it hasn't been worth the effort. I'm interested though.

I've often wondered the same thing. I think I would find it very exciting the first few times I did it alone when my own inexperience creates more risk but I suspect it would quickly wear off. The tandem jump doesn't sound very exciting.

AllyOops! · 07-24-2007, 02:19 PM

Have you guys seen or read about this?

It's a new bridge they built over the Grand Canyon! I read about it and it looks pretty cool & spooky. It's a thick bridge and according to the article I read, it doesn't move when people inevitably jump up and down, which so many of them have been doing. It is clear, it must feel kind of like your'e floating in air.

I'm not scared of heights (which is pretty amazing, considering I'm practically scared of my own shadow) but those pictures made me gasp! Another member of the oh hell no camp is born.

On the 4th of July, my boyfriend took me to his work, where there is a long ladder inside the utility room that scales to the rooftop. It was so amazing! The streets were filled with so many people, and here we were alone, on a blanket, snuggled up & watching all three firework shows in Stevenson Ranch, Valencia Town Center & Magic Mountain! The people below even had patriotic music blaring! It was just so amazing!

However, when I had to climb back down that ladder I was extremely nervous. All I could think was "are my sandals going to slide off?" and "Thank God I'm not drinking!"

BarTopDancer · 07-24-2007, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AllyOops!

[font="Georgia"]Have you guys seen or read about this?

It's a new bridge they built over the Grand Canyon! I read about it and it looks pretty cool & spooky. It's a thick bridge and according to the article I read, it doesn't move when people inevitably jump up and down, which so many of them have been doing. It is clear, it must feel kind of like your floating in air.

Yup - read about it. Not to thrilled about them building into the canyon... but HELL NO! No way in hell would I go out on that thing. Nuh uh. No way. No how. Nope. Not going to happen. Nuh uh. Nope.

Capt Jack · 07-24-2007, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by AllyOops!

Have you guys seen or read about this?

ok, see now THAT I'd do in a heartbeat. I'd be the pr!k that went out there and jumped up and down on it.

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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	No, I never have mostly because I'd have to do it alone and it hasn't been worth the effort. I'm interested though. I've often wondered the same thing. I think I would find it very exciting the first few times I did it alone when my own inexperience creates more risk but I suspect it would quickly wear off. The tandem jump doesn't sound very exciting.
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AllyOops! It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Introspection Intersection Posts: 1,207	Have you guys seen or read about this? It's a new bridge they built over the Grand Canyon! I read about it and it looks pretty cool & spooky. It's a thick bridge and according to the article I read, it doesn't move when people inevitably jump up and down, which so many of them have been doing. It is clear, it must feel kind of like your'e floating in air. I'm not scared of heights (which is pretty amazing, considering I'm practically scared of my own shadow) but those pictures made me gasp! Another member of the oh hell no camp is born. On the 4th of July, my boyfriend took me to his work, where there is a long ladder inside the utility room that scales to the rooftop. It was so amazing! The streets were filled with so many people, and here we were alone, on a blanket, snuggled up & watching all three firework shows in Stevenson Ranch, Valencia Town Center & Magic Mountain! The people below even had patriotic music blaring! It was just so amazing! However, when I had to climb back down that ladder I was extremely nervous. All I could think was "are my sandals going to slide off?" and "Thank God I'm not drinking!" Last edited by AllyOops! : 07-24-2007 at 02:31 PM.
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