What do you guys do to prepare for commitment and fear?

[notsoprosledder]

When you are getting ready to hit a big jump, tackle a long rocky chute, or make a big cliff drop, how do you prepare yourself to get past your fear, and commit to it?

I'm having problems with commitment when hitting a jump,(dang self-preservation instinct) and i want to get past it.

 

[pistoncontracting]

Start small, and slow to build confidence and technique.

 

[RXN]

Close your eyes. Squeeze the throttle and hope for the best.

Or just start small as mentioned above.

 

[skid]

I thought this thread was about getting married lol

 

[DRD]

I thought this thread was about getting married lol

X2...


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[team dirt]

Don't think to much and just go for it. Don't do it for showing off.

 

[neilsleder]

Just pin it!


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[freeflorider]

Chances are you should of started this at a younger age....we all get to the bin there done that stage and force ourselves to feel we can still do it and it scares the sh&t out of you.

 

[catinthehat]

When you are getting ready to hit a big jump, tackle a long rocky chute, or make a big cliff drop, how do you prepare yourself to get past your fear, and commit to it?

I'm having problems with commitment when hitting a jump,(dang self-preservation instinct) and i want to get past it.

If you are having to force yourself into doing it then it is only a matter of time until you hesitate at a critical time which usually has serious consequences.
Like the others have said start small and try to work up enough confidence and skill for bigger stuff.
Or listen to your instincts and just marvel at the ones that are defying the odds.

 

[iceman5689]

Crush a couple beers, liquid confidence will give you wings

 

[pipes]

If you are having to force yourself into doing it then it is only a matter of time until you hesitate at a critical time which usually has serious consequences.
Like the others have said start small and try to work up enough confidence and skill for bigger stuff.
Or listen to your instincts and just marvel at the ones that are defying the odds.

I think you said it best catinthehat. fear is a natural reflex and best be listened to. Starting small builds your skill and confidence then you can gradually progress. If you can't get past the small stuff then like catinthehat says. Just marvel at the ones that can.

 

[Summit 934]

Flapper to the bar and hope for the best....God hates a coward!!

Then again he doesn't take kindly to idiots either!! LOL

Just push yourself a bit at a time. With the bad snow last year I didn't get a good chance to get my comfort level back again after being out the sport for a few years, let alone find out what a new machine could do versus my 02 Renegade. This year with good snow I found I was over riding it. Once I let the sled do what it's designed for my skill level increased dramatically and having the most fun with the technical riding.

Most important...trust your gut!
Good luck!!

 

[lewey]

crush a couple beers, liquid confidence will give you wings

lmao!!!

 

[Bnorth]

I can't remember which one it was but in an old Slednecks movie a guy has a sticker on his sled that says "hit it pussy" I think of that.

 

[lilduke]

I can't remember which one it was but in an old Slednecks movie a guy has a sticker on his sled that says "hit it pussy" I think of that.

This guy is awesome


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAgPncjFKi0

 

[LBZ]

Hang on and mash the flipper till you see God!

Or start small, build confidence and technique - both in how to land and how to crash/bail without getting hurt too bad. Build it up from there.

 

[sick1]

That is one damn tough rev.. wow

 

[bingo1010]

Smash a couple red bulls... Give you wings!! And learn how to roll when things go bad

 

[Newmanater90]

I have two quotes I say out loud just before I hit something big. One was already mentioned. "God hates a coward" and "He who hesitates masturbates". The second you think twice or hesitate you will most likely wipe out. You have to be confident. Start small and go big. Remember it's all about throttle control! You have to beee the sled! lol

 

[arff]