GoPro Threw Me Out Of A Plane To Test Their Latest Camera

You can practically see the adrenaline pumping through my veins.

Skydiving. The thought thrills some, sends others' stomachs churning.

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Because they're smart. Humans are not meant to be airborne.

I've always thought of myself as a smart person. But turns out I will literally ~jump~ at the opportunity of a free experience.

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And for those of you uncertain whether you should likewise take the plunge, I have the footage and words for why you should.

But first thing's first. How did I come to throw myself out of a plane?

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Depends on who you ask. My mum has a strong opinion on the matter.

The team at GoPro bet they can get any Tom, Dick and Sally to capture stunning footage with their latest camera, the GoPro MAX.

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This thing comes with single-lens video, 360 footage capabilities (!), horizon-levelling (!), voice commands (!) – and a fool-proof app that enables even a noob like me to produce social media-worthy content (you guessed it, exclamation mark).

To be clear, I'm a writer – I have no talent for video. As if I could produce some of the insane footage their people come up with.

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Mostly because I am not capable of such co-ordination. Like, how is one even physically capable of such things?

Not one to back down from a challenge, I was given a GoPro MAX and a date with destiny/possible death. But first, we had to get to the airport.

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And guys. I could get used to this. Going back to my 10-year-old, petrol-guzzling, family 4WD was a struggle after this.

Finally, a stomach full of butterflies and a leisurely 1.5hr drive later, we arrived at the jump site – only to be told it was too windy to jump.

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Are you telling me I almost regurgitated my breakfast from nerves for nothing?

You bet your ass I took myself back to the jump site, seven days and infinitely more nerves later.

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I did not tell every person, cat, dog and tadpole that I was skydiving, only to not skydive.

And, guys? It was bloody brilliant.

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I was appropriately nervous upon arriving at the airport — I do have some survival instinct – but the second I got on the plane, I was nothing but ecstatic.

Here are some things you ought to know if, like me, you've never before cared to chuck yourself out a plane into the abyss below.

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Everyone's experience is different — it's not true that everyone shits themselves on the ride up.

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Though I'm pretty sure one guy almost did.

If you can, appreciate the seconds you're sitting on the edge of the plane. A-ddic-tive.

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Sitting in an economy seat on a commercial plane just does not have the same effect. It's so wild seeing so far into the horizon, no obstructions — just clouds and air.

And finally, the free fall is the best damn bit, don't let anyone tell you differently.

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Maybe not fly, but certainly fall with flair.

Please enjoy this video of me going through aforementioned emotions. I made it myself.

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And if I can, anyone can.

Buy the GoPro MAX for $795 from Amazon Australia.

Jump out of a plane with Skydive Australia at their Wollongong location — ask for Scott (trust me, this guy is a legend).

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