I think one of the coolest bits of flying I've ever seen was my first practice rope break in the glider. About 2/3rds down the runway about 400 agl, the instructor pulled the release. First RB, I just froze (apparently pretty common the first time). General vibe of "dumb ass student" from the back, then a steep 180 banked 45 degrees into a shortened downwind, then another steep banked 180 somewhere around 200 agl. Awesome.