Day 11 - Trampoline Jumps

I always wanted to try out one of those trampoline rides at a festival. You know, the ride, the one where they attach you to some bungee cables so you can jump on a trampoline to unbelievably high heights. I finally got the courage to go to one for my next fear challenge, doing a double back flip on the trampoline.

I went with a couple of friends to the festival. I noticed the trampoline ride hidden in the back. It took a little encouragement from my friends to finally convince me to go forth and do it. I guess the idea of being the only one on the trampoline older than twelve gave me a small pit in my stomach. Eventually, I was strapped in and started to jump.

I got a small feel for it, only jumping on a few feet. Eventually I got high enough that people below me looked ant-like. The park staff member was encouraging me to flip. I leaned back and went for a black flip, quickly resuming back to my jumping position. I then went for a double black flip. Then started flipping forward. Eventually doing a double front flip. I did a couple more double back flips and double fronts flips for a while. I felt very alive, but exhausted. I told them I was ready to be strapped off and left the ride, feeling a boost of adrenaline mixed with tiredness.

I felt that this fear could not have been done without the encouragement of my friends. I felt as if I would have easily bailed out if it wasn't for them. The biggest lesson from this fear is that sometimes I don't have to be alone to overcome my fears.