u/StefanDIo

Hei!

I started static-line sky diving recently and, after 11 jumps, I finally passed the line progression, and, in about a week, I will have my first freefall jump (5sec ff from ~4000ft)

The transition itself, from line to myself, doesn't (yet) concern me that much, because I have already done Marking and Dummy 9 times, in total, so I kinda believe in myself that I will get the pilot out.

What scares me, is the door part.

After 11 jumps, I still walk to the door terrified, both when boarding the plane, as when having to exit it. Even the motorcycle ride to the DZ scares me; I look at the sky and I pray that I won't be allowed to jump on that weather, which is funny because the motorcycle ride has a much higher fatality rate than the jumps.

The exit itself, is not a problem; I jump when I am told to jump, and as usual, fear disappears from that point on-wards, but the door part, still overwhelming.

My dream is to get to wing-suit and I know that I will force myself through all 200+ jumps needed for it, if needed, because the only thing I could fear more, is running away from fears, but I want to enjoy the ride.

I assume that, in time, I might get used to it, but is there a way to accelerate it? Any kind of exercise I can do home, other than simulating the jump? I am trying to control my breathing while in the plane, I am not the kind that overreacts. I know that there are multiple systems in place to ensure my safety, even if I fail, but I am still missing something.

Might sound stupid, but I feel that the piece missing is the ADD experience. I feel that, if I were to feel it in action, I would get a boost of confidence in... everything... knowing that, yes, he is there with me, to save my ass, but I can't just let it deploy...

Hello!

Please, could you help me with this choice?

I have seen some posts comparing Samsung to Pixel, but most of them compare the S26 Ultra to P10 Pro, instead of the S26 Standard.

Those phones are at a great discount this week (The price difference can be ignored),

$610 - Samsung Galaxy S26

$560 - Pixel 10 Pro

I want to know how different they are, how they feel (software wise), and which phone takes pictures closer to reality. Also, I would like to know how advanced the camera software is as well.

Many say that if you are into Pictures, then P10Pro is the choice, but comes it a sketchy build quality, prone to overheating and bugs.

Is this true? Will it be a complete Headache?

Many, or even most, I could say, of the review of Pixel talk about software, and how helpful AI is. Unfortunately, I am not interested in customization. I don't want to get artistical with Wallpapers, icons, tutorials for how to take pictures, or anything remotely related to direct AI HelpAnd because of this, the (hugely, it seems) inferior performance of the Pixel worries me. I have heard that there are games, applications that the Pixel will directly refuse to run, because it can't handle them. I am thinking about emulating some PS2 games too. I am not big into games, video processing, etc. but I wouldn't want to be locked out of things because of this choice.

What was your day-to-day experience? Have you encountered situations in which you wished you the phone had more power?

Background:

I have been a Sony Xperia main for the past decade and now I need to move on. What I love the most about it is the Natural Look of the camera. I will greatly miss the Camera Software, Shutter button and 3.5 Jack, too, but not to the level of the camera.

About 2 Years ago, because my current model Sony Xperia 5 IV was busy being an overheating, battery starved piece of crap that shouldn't have ever left the box of metal it was assembled from, I had to use the Samsung S23 (standard) for a couple of weeks.

I LOVED the feel and software of it, but the camera was atrocious. Beautiful pictures, but oversaturated, over the top contrast, it was like everything was at max. I was dreading every moment I had to take a picture, because I was remembering the pictures coming from Sony.

My friends had to suffer through my daily complaints.

How much has the camera changed since S23? And what kind of experience will Pixel ofer me?

The only reason why I am thinking about Pixel is because I don't want to see those pictures (from Samsung) again. If not for the chance of getting normal Pictures from Pixel, I would have jumped on Samsung again.

But I fear that, with P10Pro, I will be stuck with an unusable overheating, energy starved piece of crap again (I apologize for the word I used. The stability of Sony 5 IV drove me mad), and I try to cope with the thought, for the camera...

Thank you so much!

Hello!

Please, could you help me with this choice?

I have seen some posts comparing Samsung to Pixel, but most of them compare the S26 Ultra to P10 Pro, instead of the S26 Standard.

Those phones are at a great discount this week (The price difference can be ignored),

$610 - Samsung Galaxy S26

$560 - Pixel 10 Pro

I want to know how different they are, how they feel (software wise), and which phone takes pictures closer to reality. Also, I would like to know how advanced the camera software is as well.

Many say that if you are into Pictures, then P10Pro is the choice, but comes it a sketchy build quality, prone to overheating and bugs.

Is this true? Will it be a complete Headache?

Background:
I have been a Sony Xperia main for the past decade and now I need to move on. What I love the most about it is the Natural Look of the camera. I will greatly miss the Camera Software, Shutter button and 3.5 Jack, too, but not to the level of the camera.

About 2 Years ago, because my current model Sony Xperia 5 IV was busy being an overheating, battery starved piece of crap that shouldn't have ever left the box of metal it was assembled from, I had to use the Samsung S23 (standard) for a couple of weeks.

I LOVED the feel and software of it, but the camera was atrocious. Beautiful pictures, but oversaturated, over the top contrast, it was like everything was at max. I was dreading every moment I had to take a picture, because I was remembering the pictures coming from Sony.

My friends had to suffer through my daily complaints.

How much has the camera changed since S23? And what kind of experience will Pixel ofer me?

The only reason why I am thinking about Pixel is because I don't want to see those pictures again. If not for the chance of getting normal Pictures from Pixel, I would have jumped on Samsung again. I fear that, with P10, I will be stuck with an unusable overheating, energy starved piece of crap again, but I would accept the drawback, for the camera.

Thank you so much!