Overcoming fear

What I do personally is just turn off my brain, and trust in my ability if I know it’s a trick I can do and should be able to do on whatever feature.

6 beers and your in the clear.

I usually slowly ease into what I'm scared of. I don't use the "turn off your brain" strategy because I always end up eating shit so instead I work my way back up to stuff.

More practice, visualisation and focus is the key to reduce fear and concentrate on what you wanna do. Before dropping in, breathe. It oxygenates your blood and able to stay sharper when things get gnarly.
There isnt any secret that will overcome fear without doing something really dumb.

Break each idea into steps to help find the cause(s) of fear. Take the picnic bench for example. Before you go, stare at it, close your eyes, whatever you need to do to visualise and focus on the lip. what angle to come at, how to pop etc. Then think about the slide itself, and then the landing. Breaking down into smaller pieces helped me step up to bigger features because it showed me what part of the trick I’m scared of and once you can visualise everything in one fluid motion it’s all about trying and potentially eating shit, cause sports

This is something you will experience a LOT in life. The fear you're feeling is a symptom of a different problem. Fear itself is not the problem. The problem is that you lack the repetition and preparation needed to be confident in the things you're attempting. Based on your wording of "Last time I was in the park...." sounds like it's something you don't hit 5 days a week 6 hours a day. Whether it be a test, skiing, your job, etc. Practicing your craft is what will remove your apprehension and give you the confidence to do things subconsciously. There's some theory about 4 quadrants of competency as shown here...

You just went from unconscious incompetency with some park skills to conscious incompetency. That's a great step! Many people lack the self awareness/maturity in their life to ever get to that stage regarding anything. Your goal is to get to unconscious competency with many park fundamentals. There are no shortcuts, you just need to spend time lapping jumps and rails, working on what doesn't feel comfortable. You don't have to huck your meat or feel pressured to send, just take everything one step at a time and don't move on until the step you're on is mastered to the unconscious competency level. Ex. Learn switch lip onto any rail in the park, no matter the height, size, length or shape with complete comfort and ease before you try switch tails in the same manner.

I've been skiing for 21 years and am not getting any younger (although I'm only 26 still so I'm not that old.). I rarely get hurt skiing and yet continue to progress and have fun with my skiing because I take this approach pretty methodically. I also apply this to my skateboarding and it works wonders. Baby steps will help you get to where you want to be without having to suffer nearly the number of injuries and you will in many ways mitigate a lot of the risk that comes with progression.

Lastly I'll say this, don't be stupid. Wear a helmet, don't put pressure on yourself to try and progress when conditions suck, or it's flat light, or the rail is sticky as shit and you feel like you're gunna die. Take care of your body, eat right, stay active and be smart about the times you DO decide to send something in a calculated manner. There are times to do so, but give yourself a little checklist before you do. 'Are conditions ok? Do I feel strong, healthy, confident? Is my equipment in working order? What do I need to focus on to be successful with this?". Some may make fun of this approach, but let me assure you I ski 100 days a season and am still here after all these years and have no plans of stopping soon.

Hope this helps

Happy skiing

RanchcultureBreak each idea into steps to help find the cause(s) of fear. Take the picnic bench for example. Before you go, stare at it, close your eyes, whatever you need to do to visualise and focus on the lip. what angle to come at, how to pop etc. Then think about the slide itself, and then the landing. Breaking down into smaller pieces helped me step up to bigger features because it showed me what part of the trick I’m scared of and once you can visualise everything in one fluid motion it’s all about trying and potentially eating shit, cause sports

Totally agree with this. Let me also add that visualization is key and is a byproduct of lots of practice and focus.

nothing in this thread will work better than 3 rips off a cartnite, some healthy peer pressure and trap or die by young jeezy

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All he needs is a little thug motivation

mottnothing in this thread will work better than 3 rips off a cartnite, some healthy peer pressure and trap or die by young jeezy

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The most desired treasure lies within the cave too daunting to enter

give up OP ur dogwater

BrightFroggive up OP ur dogwater

Honestly

percsThe most desired treasure lies within the cave too daunting to enter

so thats what we're calling your mom these days

Dawg just land it??? It’s like hitting headshots in cod. Just aim for the head.

TRVP_ANGELso thats what we're calling your mom these days

am I building a reputation?

percsam I building a reputation?

*is she

Obligatory just build a summer setup and practice.

and this

mottnothing in this thread will work better than 3 rips off a cartnite, some healthy peer pressure and trap or die by young jeezy

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ya its really just practice and visualization. the beginning of the season my send levels are low and i gotta get used to skiing, but by midseason ive practiced enough where i can send harder without fear just through sheer repetition.

Dan3LDawg just land it??? It’s like hitting headshots in cod. Just aim for the head.