Skull jumping over East Frisia: Jastram about adrenaline and risks!

Skull jumping over East Frisia: Jastram about adrenaline and risks!

In the shadow of the tragic death of Felix Baumgartner, skydiving continues on the North Sea coast. Robert "Bärchen" Jastram, an experienced parachutist with over 8000 jumps in the account, is currently leading a group of 22 participants who plung about the beautiful East Frisian Islands of Juist, Borkum and Norderney. This reports Nwzonline .

JASTRAM describes how he was inspired by a sports documentary to jumping down at the age of five. Since then it has been his passion. Despite the risks, he emphasizes that skydiving is a safe sport and should not be regarded as an extreme sport. "It is the risks that make up the attraction," he explains and emphasizes that the group consists of experienced professionals, including German champions and world record holders with more than 1000 jumps.

The challenge of skydiving

JASTRAM also draws attention to the dangers that this sport brings. He reports on dangerous situations in which the parachute did not open. Statistically speaking, this happens about every 700 jumps, but it happened to him around eight times. In his calm manner, he reminds that every jump should be well planned and that one should not weigh yourself in false security.

In the middle of these activities, the shadow of Felix Baumgartner hovers over the parachute jump community. The 56-year-old extreme athlete recently died in a paragliding accident in Italy. According to reports, he lost control via Porto Sant’elpidio and fell near a hotel pool. This tragic message also moved Jastram, who personally knew Baumgartner. "It is tragic what happened. He was a completely different type of parachutist who lived in extreme situations," says Jastram, who emphasizes that Baumgartner's risk to risk made him a legendary, albeit tragic, symbol for extreme sports.

The importance of security

Jastram’s group enjoys the freedom of the jump, but he emphasizes the importance of security and responsibility. "Every jump should bring joy, but security comes first." While he praises the breathtaking view of the East Frisian Islands, he reflects on Baumgartner's impressive performances, including his famous height record, which made him international celebrity. "He sat beyond the ordinary and impressed the world with his courage," said Jastram, while at the same time emphasizing the need to work safely in everyday life.

The excitement of parachuting remains, even if the community mourned the recent events. Jastram and his group continue their jumps and experience the freedom of the air. "These are moments that rob you of your breath," he summarizes the emotions that every jump brings with it, both opportunities and dangers. Despite everything, he looks optimistically into the future - with respect for the past.

The events in the sky reflect the complexity of life, in which risks and beauties often go hand in hand. "That is what makes a jump," Jastram concludes his thoughts and remembers the flights that are more than just sport for him - they are a way to enjoy life to the fullest.