Newb at jumps? read this

"The Helicopter, a 360-degree rotation in the

air, requires a little gymnastic ability and a lot of nerve" hahaha fuck yeah
 
hahahahahaha "On an unfamiliar jump, start by jumping small, then add speed

and height."

 
That was hilarious.

Once you have mastered the basic jump, try some different

shapes. Start with a Spread Eagle or a Tip Drop, and then get more adventurous.

 
As your skiing becomes more dynamic, you may feel the urge to take a little air. Jumping can be a lot of fun. With the right take off and landing, very little effort is required to get off the snow. Jumps can be very spectacular and make for great photographs, particularly if you can be silhouetted against a perfect blue sky. Only experience builds the kind of balance exhibited by competitive mogul skiers, but don't be afraid to give it a go.

Safety In The Air

Jumping need not be dangerous, as long as you follow some basic rules.



  • Never jump unless you know the landing is clear.

    Never jump if you are not physically, mentally and technically ready.

    On an unfamiliar jump, start by jumping small, then add speed and height.

    Avoid flat landings.

    Make sure that your bindings are sufficiently tight.

    Never attempt somersaults or inverted aerials without expert supervision: there are plenty of freestyle clubs or camps which would be only too happy to teach you these moves safely.

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The ideal jump site has a gentle, shallow inrun, a steep landing and a long, safe outrun. You may not be able to see the landing from the inrun, so always ask someone if it is safe to jump.

Basics

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Approach the jump in the basic stance. Look ahead and spot the lip of the jump.

Flex slightly to prepare for take off.

Extend vigorously, or 'pop' as you ride up the jump, so that your body is straight as you pass over the lip.

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Remain relaxed but compact in the air.

Spot your landing, return to the extended position with your skis parallel to the snow.

Absorb the impact on landing by allowing your legs to flex. Push your arms forwards to keep your weight over the centre of your skis as you ski away.

Simple Shapes

Spread Eagle

Once you have mastered the basic jump, try some different shapes. Start with a Spread Eagle or a Tip Drop, and then get more adventurous.

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Twister

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Tip Drop

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Mule Kick

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Advanced Shapes

As you spend more time in the air, you may want to try some more advanced shapes. The sky's the limit.

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Beware: the Backscratcher (left) and Daffy (right) require height to keep your tips off the snow.

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The splitster is similar to a Daffy, but the skis are rotated.

The Helicopter, a 360-degree rotation in the air, requires a little gymnastic ability and a lot of nerve

 
he has some saaweet oakleys..are those the new models?

just remember guys. visualize and conceptualize
 
damn thank you scott, i would probably be a slowboarder if if wasnt for you, now ive realized how cool skiing can be too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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