Episode 167- Steve Bramfitt and Disco Dancing with risk
Steve Bramfitt was a rookie in the 2021 Red Bull X-Alps (GBR1) this year and had a phenomenal race, and like everyone this year- experienced plenty of harrowing and wonderful moments. In this episode we talk about his physical and mental preparation, dealing with the unknowns going into such a huge endeavor, how he assembled his team, some of the crazier (and hysterical) moments in the race, his scary accident in the UAE Hike and Fly championships and his rather nasty accident on the last full day of the X-Alps. We also discuss how Steve got into acro and the do’s and don’ts in the beginning stages, being a foreigner living in Switzerland, how to know if and when you’re ready for the X-Alps, what mental approaches work and don’t work during the race, wingsuit base jumping, how other sports help in paragliding, and a lot more. This was a really fun talk- enjoy!Topics we discuss on the show:* The UAE Hike and Fly Championships* Taking the “Leap of Faith”* The accident in Dubai and take-aways * The importance of repatriation insurance* Getting into acro- what not to do* The X-Alps- the unknowns going it* What approaches worked, and didn’t work and refining as the race goes on* Steve’s accident top landing in the X-Alps on day 11* Funny stories from the race- the “hut” incident* The “Andermatt” incident* More crazy stories from the race* Gavin tells a story of a fun flight* What am I doing in the sky?* Getting in the zone* Living in the Alps* Best and worst moment in the Alps* What apps to use in the race* Wingsuit basejumping* Recent “aha” moment* Falling asleep in the skyMentioned in this show: Tanguy Renoud-Goud, Paul Guschlbauer, Aaron Durogati, Patrick Von Kânel, Tim Rochas, XRedRocks, Salewa, Red Bull X-Alps, UAE Hike and Fly Championships, Eduardo Garza, Christoph Weber, Zooom, Red Bull, Tom Payne, Oliver Clothier, Mark Simpson, Manuel Nubel, Tom De Dorlodot, Yael Margelisch, Michel Lacher, Cody Mittanck, Jeff Shapiro, Antoine Girard, Aaron Durogati