Okay- maybe not THAT altitude sickness. But I’m sure I’m not alone in this problem. This AM I went off to the local 2 level range a bit later than usual and was correct in assuming all the lower level bays were taken. I headed up to the second level. Found the one with mat in best condition that I could find. Once I warm up and stretch a bit, I begin with a few half wedges. Cold top thin 4 in a row.
I just can’t get comfortable with that drop off 6 feet ahead and 15 feet high. I find myself (at least at first) cutting off my swing, staying on my right foot (Right handed) and pulling off the ball. At the other range I used to go to, I could pull the mat back quite a bit from the edge and still keep others safe. But these mats are bolted or nailed down.
I am certainly not afraid of heights- I’ve been on the Empire State Building Antenna Array to take measurements for mounting equipment, as well as ridden the one man elevator that was inside the transmission tower on the top of the World Trade Center. Even sat on the edge of the Cliffs of Moher having lunch and a beer!!!!
This range thing takes about an hour to get somewhat comfortable making a full and normal swing ending on my left side.
Are there others out there with the same issue?
I just can’t get comfortable with that drop off 6 feet ahead and 15 feet high. I find myself (at least at first) cutting off my swing, staying on my right foot (Right handed) and pulling off the ball. At the other range I used to go to, I could pull the mat back quite a bit from the edge and still keep others safe. But these mats are bolted or nailed down.
I am certainly not afraid of heights- I’ve been on the Empire State Building Antenna Array to take measurements for mounting equipment, as well as ridden the one man elevator that was inside the transmission tower on the top of the World Trade Center. Even sat on the edge of the Cliffs of Moher having lunch and a beer!!!!
This range thing takes about an hour to get somewhat comfortable making a full and normal swing ending on my left side.
Are there others out there with the same issue?