Yeach, I too save after each successful jump ...otherwise I was busy for much more time with each jumping-puzzle
Sometimes I nearly give it up, but thankfully I can save each time AND I'm very patient ...
On 7th of february 2015 : I start a new adventure in the Divinity world of Original Sin, it's a Fantastic Freaking Fabulous Funny ... it's my All Time Favorite One !
...otherwise I was busy for much more time with each jumping-puzzle 
AND I'm very patient ...