![]() They fly for a few seconds before landing, ideally, with one foot in front of the other.Īlthough jumpers look like they’re soaring terrifyingly high in the air, they follow the curve of the hill and thus are only 3 to 5 meters (10 to 15 feet) above the ground. The athletes then lean over so they are nearly parallel to their skis, keeping their bodies still to minimize wind resistance. When they reach the end of the ramp, they have a split second to transition into flight mode, using their legs to launch themselves up and forward. They zoom down the ramp with their skis fixed into ice-filled grooves, their bodies tucked into a low crouch and their arms behind them to maximize speed. Ski jumpers begin by edging themselves onto a bar at the top of a steep ramp, known as the in-run, before pushing off. ![]() Balance, flexibility and an understanding of aerodynamics are crucial.
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