To fully understand the technical aspects of
ski jumping, the discipline may be broken down into five stages, which follow
each other at a rapid pace:
Stage 1. Run-up:
The ski jumper stands still at the start line and then starts moving down
the slope due to the force of gravity. He gradually picks up speed up to
the bottom of the jumping hill, known as the “takeoff table”.
Stage 2.
Takeoff:
At the bottom of the jumping hill the jumper takes off; this is where he
reaches the highest speed.
Stage
3. Flight:
The ski jumper’s body is taut and he leans slightly forward, keeping
the skis horizontal with the tips diverging. He is lifted into the air
and exploits the lift to go the furthest possible forward.
Stage 4. Landing:
The ski jumper must land on parallel skis with one foot more advanced
than the other, taking care not to touch the skis or the snow with his
hands (Telemark landing).
Stage 5. Slowdown:
The jumper slows down, until eventually he stops.
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EVALUATION CRITERIA:
The points are given
by 5 judges according to, (i) the length of the jump, which is measured
from the jumping hill takeoff table to the landing point, and (ii) the
performance style.
Each judge may give no more than 20 points.
Penalties are envisaged, as follows:
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