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Jumping into the wild blue yonder for ego and fear
Chuck Shafer describes his first parachute jump at Orange Massachusetts, detailing the training, the 2500 foot ascent, the nerve jangling moments before the leap, and the surprising calm of free fall. He contrasts male bravado with a coed’s calm, then concludes risk is best avoided unless one seeks a dangerous thrill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacques Istel
Parachutes Incorporated
Istel
Johnny Weismuller
Orange
Mass
Goodwill
Syracuse
O.K