Giles 202
Winglift,
I went from my trainer to an Extra for the same fear as you had. Growing out of a new plane too quickly. Just take it easy, fly with an instrtor, stay high and get a feel for the plane. I flew my Extra the first time this weekemd and it was great. I love it. It will do exactly what you input, that's my only caution.
You know your capabilities better than anyone. And Geistware is a good guy, I'd like to meet someday.
Easy does it! Good luck!