Vadim Babeshkin recounts an intense experience of skydiving in Thailand, which began as a harmless challenge but escalated into a series of unexpected events. Despite initial reluctance and witnessing a fellow jumper's parachute fail to open properly, Vadim overcomes his fears and completes his first solo jump, experiencing a range of emotions and a newfound appreciation for life's thrills. The adventure concludes with gratitude towards his companions, Andrey and Dima, and reflections on the transformative nature of facing one's fears.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. A person jumped out of an airplane without a parachute opening.
2. The narrator was given a choice to jump.
3. The event started with a challenge in Bangkok between jumper water and parachutists.
4. The situation escalated out of control in Thailand.
5. It's debated whether it's worse to jump from 4 kilometers or 10 meters without a parachute.
6. There was concern for Dmitry, whose parachute did not open.
7. All stunts were performed under professional supervision and safety requirements.
8. Vadim Babeshkin is the narrator, sharing his experience.
9. Vadim was contacted by a team of paratroopers for a collaboration.
10. The paratroopers were willing to travel internationally for the collaboration.
11. Vadim was uneasy about the paratroopers who had no online presence.
12. Two months later, the paratroopers found Vadim and insisted on the collaboration.
13. Vadim wore sneakers for the first time in months to go to the airport.
14. Vadim encountered issues with pools in Bangkok for diving activities.
15. There were difficulties with accessing pools and towers for diving due to regulations and closures.
16. Vadim considered running away if things got too risky.
17. The plan involved throwing people off towers and planes.
18. Vadim faced challenges with organizing diving activities in Bangkok pools.
19. Vadim used his charisma to negotiate access to a pool for diving.
20. There were strict conditions for diving at the University swimming pool in Bangkok.
21. Vadim was pressured into jumping alone after an accelerated course (AFF course).
22. Vadim experienced stress and fear during the preparation for his jump.
23. There were emergency situations discussed during training, including potential parachute malfunctions.
24. Dima's parachute did not open properly, causing an uncontrolled spin.
25. Despite witnessing Dima's incident, Vadim decided to proceed with his jump.
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