Question about ski jump. (olympics, watch, better)

[blktoptrvl]

Many years ago when I was a kid, when they showed a person jumping, from the side view it seemed the skis were parallel to the jumpers body.

Now when I watch the ads for the upcoming Olympics, they look like the skis are still about a 30 degree angle to the jumper.

Has there been a change to the accepted technique?

[Ghengis]

more surface area for resistance

I've long thought that running in place and flapping one's arms like Wile E. Coyote would work even better

[cmptrwlt]

Originally Posted by blktoptrvl

Many years ago when I was a kid, when they showed a person jumping, from the side view it seemed the skis were parallel to the jumpers body.

Now when I watch the ads for the upcoming Olympics, they look like the skis are still about a 30 degree angle to the jumper.

Has there been a change to the accepted technique?

Yes, they changed the technique over 20 years ago. The new one is called V-style.

[blktoptrvl]

Originally Posted by cmptrwlt

Yes, they changed the technique over 20 years ago. The new one is called V-style.

Thanks, I thought it looked different.

[LexusNexus]

I hadn't noticed the change, but I love this event more than any other in the Olympics.

[cmptrwlt]

Floating GoPro:


Floating camera captures Anders Jacobsen ski jump - YouTube

[Ghengis]

Originally Posted by cmptrwlt

Floating GoPro:


Floating camera captures Anders Jacobsen ski jump - YouTube

ski jumpers' heads are really big