K Point

K Point

This is the maximum point where a skier can land safely. The further past this point a skier lands the less safe it is. The K Point also determines the amount of distance points a skier will be awarded for a jump. If a ski jumper jumps to the K Point they will be awarded 60 points, and each metre a ski jumper jumps over or under the K Point the score decreases or increases their score by 2.0 points.

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