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| - For months I contemplated doing this jump and more often than not I would back out. In my mind I would commit, then I would chicken out, then I would commit, then chicken out again. It was absurd! It got to the point where I was having nightmares about it. Getting on the ledge and freezing. Falling off the ledge. Peeing my pants on the way down. The nightmares became more and more frequent. The remedy? Face my fears.
I made an appointment for the jump (highly recommend); however, my appointment was cancelled due to high winds. Did I want to come back the next day? Should I walk away acknowledging that this was a supreme being telling me not to do it? What to do?!
I ended up going back the following day and don't regret it at all! I opted for the jump with pictures and video for a total of $149.99. The cost is $129.99 for the jump and pictures and $119.99 for just the jump.
The worst part? Ground level. Thinking about doing it. Committing to it. Waiting to go up. Second worst part? Riding up in the elevator to marker 855ft; it's a really long way up, giving you lots of time to reflect on your life. The third worst part? Gawkers on the observation deck calling you crazy. The best part? Getting to the ledge, no fear, no hesitation, no anxiety, enjoying the view, and letting go.
This is something you MUST do while in Vegas. I have to admit that the actual falling is not scary, it's not like bungee jumping at all. You are attached to a deceleration cable and max speed is 40 mph. I didn't get that heart in the pit of my stomach feeling, which is a bummer.
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