Ski jumping scores are decided partly by distance covered and partly by form. Concerning distance, a jump to the K-point (the inflection point where the hill becomes less steep) garners a jumper 60 points, and additional points are added for each meter beyond the K-point. Five judges determine the style score, each giving the jump up to 20 points; the highest and lowest scores are dropped, so the maximum style points possible is 60. Judges look for proper body posture, stability in arms and legs, and a smooth landing. Points are deducted for such errors as touching the ground with a hand after landing or not landing with one foot before the other (the telemark position). The score also may be adjusted by adding or deducting points from a jumper’s score to account for variation in wind speed and the jumper’s gate position (how high on the inrun they started). In individual competitions, the scores from two jumps are added to determine the winner.
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