Ski jumping

Ski jumping

Ski jumping is a sport in which skiers ski down a ramp and attempt to jump as far a distance as possible while also being judged on style for points.

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Starting gate

Sports; Ski jumping

This is the place at the top of the Jumping Hill where the skiers will take their position to start his / her run down the Inrun.

Takeoff table

Sports; Ski jumping

At the bottom of the Inrun, where the jumper will take off to make his jump. The takeoff table has an 11% grade at the bottom of the ramp to help the skier get airborne.

Safety strap

Sports; Ski jumping

This is a strap that holds the skis to the skier, which keeps them from becoming loose and / or keeps them from coming off.

Skis

Sports; Ski jumping

Ski Jumping skis are made of wood and fiberglass. They are longer, wider and heavier than skis used in other skiing events. The length of the ski is determined by a formula that takes into ...

Snow cement

Sports; Ski jumping

This is a substance that is used to make the surface of the snow hard. Usually used on the Inrun.

Normal hill

Sports; Ski jumping

This is the smaller of two Olympic ski jump hills.

Officials

Sports; Ski jumping

In International competitions there are five judges and for all other events there are three judges. Each judge makes an independent judgement about each jump.