I'm still new to the sport, but know I will be jumping for years to come; it just makes me too happy. I have decided that I know the risks of the sport and for me the fun/people/culture/excitement/etc far outweigh the risks. Once I committed to jumping as often as I can, always paying attention and absorbing as much information as I can and keeping safety practices at the forefront of my mind, the nerves vanished. Make the commitment, be safe (obviously relative, mainly do not get complacent with safety precautions and use common sense) and enjoy each jump to the fullest.