I’ve been jumping for a while now, but every time I’m up there, that little voice in the back of my head whispers, “What if?” I know the stats modern gear is ridiculously reliable, and training drills the essentials into you. But how do you get past that split-second doubt when you’re at the door and everything’s riding on a few straps and your own judgment?
For the seasoned jumpers here, what mental tricks or habits helped you trust the process? Do you double-check everything obsessively, or is it more about letting go and relying on muscle memory? And for the gearheads any maintenance rituals that give you extra peace of mind?
I’m not looking for bravado, just real talk. Because at the end of the day, confidence feels like the real safety net.