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Ski jumping requires strength, grace and courage. Competitors make two jumps from a specially constructed hill, points are given for distance achieved as well as points for style and technique.
Ability
Ski-jumping should only ever be undertaken by extremely competent skiers, and in strictly supervised conditions with full tuition in attendance. Strength and overall fitness are essential.
Description
At the start the ski-jumper adopts a relaxed crouched position, ski poles and other aids are forbidden. The take off must be a powerful action made with boldness and precision. The knees must be straightened and the body stretched in a fast aggressive movement. During the flight the skis should be kept almost horizontal until just before landing, the skis should be parallel and the body taunt and should lean well forward. On landing the skis must be together, and the telemark position adopted.
Closely
Related Activities
Ski-jumping is closely associated to skiing and other snow sports, especially the fast downhill events. See Activity 553.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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Arms
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Legs
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Sight
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Hearing
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Speech |
Learning |
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