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Ski jumping Ski jumping at the 1936 Winter Olympics Soaring on skis High above the city Ski jumping This diagram explains ski jumping on a hill, showing a skier's changing positions from inrun, takeoff, and flight to landing, with a labeled hill profile and distances. The lower section illustrates ski jumping equipment, including the ski jumper, a long jumping ski, a yellow jumping boot, and a close-up of the jumping binding. Simon Ammann Ski jumper Winter Olympics Ski jumping equipmentJumping skis are longer and wider than other skis. The extra length allows superior tracking down inruns, and the wider construction provides maximum lift during a jump. Jumping skis also have a relatively flat camber to reduce the impact of landing. Jumping boots are similar to freestyle cross-country boots but have higher backs and a lower cut in front to allow the skier to lean forward easily during takeoff and throughout flight. The jumping binding is modified from the standard Nordic binding in two important ways. First, a heel wedge is usually present in back to lift the boot heel off the ski. Second, a cord secures the boot heel to the back of the binding in order to provide additional stability during flight.
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Media added. Feb 23, 2026
Added Top Question. Feb 11, 2026
Removed media. Feb 04, 2026
Article revised and updated. Feb 02, 2026
Removed table. Aug 17, 2018
Replaced photograph. Jun 29, 2018
Corrected display issue. Feb 13, 2018
Add new Web site: International Skiing History Association - Women�s Ski Jumping Takes Aim at the Winter Olympics. Mar 01, 2016
Add new Web site: The Canadian Encycloepdia - Ski Jumping. Oct 09, 2015
Add new Web site: International Skiing History Association - Women�s Ski Jumping Takes Aim at the Winter Olympics. Oct 09, 2015
Article updated to mention addition of women's ski jumping to the 2014 Olympic Winter Games. May 04, 2011
Added World Nordic Skiing Championships—ski jumping table to article. May 04, 2011
Added photograph of a ski jumper to article. Dec 08, 2009
Article revised and updated. Jul 13, 2006
Article revised. Jan 12, 2000
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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