I watched the parasailors all week from the balcony of the condo she rented, and I was working up my nerve all week. I think on Wed, I told my friend that Friday was going to be the day. It really is more controlled than you would think. When they bring you down, you won't miss the boat due to being "reeled in", along with the controlled speed of the boat in doing so. Same with going up. And when they dip you into the water, it is only your feet, really, then back up you go. As long as I didn't look down too much, I was ok with the heights, lol. It was really cool watching the beach, skyline, the water, everything as you smoothly sail along! I would recommend it to everyone!