A Visual Representation of The Jump

The Jump is still a few months away for me yet I can't stop wondering how it will be.  Instead of writing my thoughts in detail, pictures and videos will represent the different outcomes.

A visual interpretation

Jumping has many outcomes.  I can take flight, belly flop to the ground, be swept up by an eagle (how cool would that be?).  Here are some of the many possibilities from best to worst.

The Rebound

I lied.  Before we start from best to worst, here's the coolest outcome.

Sometimes there is no other way to go but down, but down isn't forever!  This video is a metaphor for a second chance; the rebound jump takes you higher than ever before.  At the height of the rebound, gravity starts pulling you back down to end the trip in a magnificent splash.  The cycle starts again and you, knowing it didn't kill you, are more comfortable taking another Jump.

Taking Flight

Let's start with the ideal outcome.  Run, Jump and take flight!  Cruising through the air, the world is reduced to a legoland.  My descent is slow and planned.

Gliding

Remind me to Jump off this cliff.  The view is absolutely stunning!

Jumping from a cliff in the Norwegian fjords, this basejumper describes the before, during and after experience.  His Jump is off a mountain cliff, mine is off a metaphorical cliff yet there are so many parallels between his jump and the jump to cubicle-job liberation.

The absolute worst

Belly flopping.  It stings and the red skin marks are a constant reminder of your, well, failure.  You learn from your mistakes.  You'll do anything to avoid this outcome again.

Be prepared

Don't be caught unprepared.  Planning improves the odd of a nice flight or glide!