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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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.

This is what the tower at the top of the jumping hill is called. The skiers take an elevator to the top of the tower (scaffold) and this is where the skiers step into the jumping hill to start their ...

side cut

Sports; Ski jumping

This is a description of the shape of the jumping skis.

ski boots

Sports; Ski jumping

Ski Boots used in ski jumping are not as rigid as ski boots used in other skiing events, they do however, keep the ankle of the ski jumper rigid in order to prevent the skier from spraining their ...

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 ...