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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.
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.
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