Interlaken Skydiving Videos

The Cool Kids in Interlaken, Switzerland

After many of you probably thought I was full of shit once you read that I went skydiving over the Swiss Alps, I've decided to prove it. Honestly, I don't believe half the shit I say too -- so I'm not offended. I have this whole thing about saying things I don't mean; I'm sure it's not a problem though, so don't worry whenever I talk to you. I promise I always tell the truth.

The first video is from the helicopter ride up while I'm sitting on Roland's (the instructor/hero) lap. I was in the chopper with him, a girl from Florence, and her instructor who is videotaping her terrifying ride. I wasn't terribly afraid while I was riding up with the only exception that I had no fucking clue what I was about to do. I tried asking Roland questions the entire time because I was overhearing the other instructor rattle off about 29 different rules to the other girl about to jump. Roland took it upon himself to keep his mouth shut though, until approximately thirty seconds before the door opened and he maneuvered his (and ultimately my own) way to the small platform/footrail outside the bird. Thanks for the help, Roland!

The free fall is not possible to explain; words will never do it justice. People on the ground were trying to be cute and assure me of their plan to sing "Free Fallin'" the entire time they were doing so, but in reality you don't have time to think. The only thing you have time for is soiling yourself. It is quite possibly the most epic thing I have done in my life (not the soilage, but the act of skydiving; though I'm sure I've done the former enough for the both of us). I have told you all how bad I am with heights, and this was a downright bitchsmack to the whole elevation community for the conquering of my fear.

You freefall for a supposed 45-50 seconds, but it felt like 2. It was there and done with in the blink of an eye, but I know it will always last a lifetime. I was fortunate enough to be able to pull out my camera after the freefall when our chute decided to pay us a visit; and then I recorded the entire ride down through the landing. I really hope you all enjoy the videos, and my commentary along with it. I was talking the whole time, but I'm sure you are all very happy you can barely hear most of my schoolgirl screams. You want to know what your quintessential college white boy sounds like when he skydives? Turn up your speakers, ladies and gents, sit back, and enjoy...