{"id":58565,"date":"2025-03-28T13:33:05","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T13:33:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/?p=58565"},"modified":"2025-04-03T12:40:25","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T12:40:25","slug":"pre-jump-rituals-elevate-your-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/pre-jump-rituals-elevate-your-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Jump Rituals: Elevate Your Game"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Skydiving at a high level takes real focus, discipline, and attention to detail. A strong pre-jump routine can shift your mindset and set you up for a solid, successful jump. We checked in with a few athletes to see what rituals help them stay sharp, stay safe, and keep performing at the top of their game…<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Gear Checks: The ultimate checklist<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Let’s start with the most obvious ritual: Gear Checks. Gear checks are a no-brainer. We all check our gear before boarding\u2014but gear checks before you exit should be just as automatic. While that might seem obvious, if it\u2019s not already built into your pre-jump routine, it\u2019s worth finding a way to make it part of your process<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I personally check my gear several times on the plane. It only takes a few seconds, and it gives me confidence that my gear is ready to save my life\u2014which, to me, is the most important thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But an effective gear check is more than just a quick glance. It starts at the beginning of the day and continues before every jump:<\/p>\n\n\n\n