Performing a ski jump and skiing away clean is a breathtaking experience. To begin ski jumping, choose a jump with a landing that has a downward slope rather than a flat landing, advises HuckZone.com, a freestyle skiing website. With a few techniques such as bending your knees correctly and spotting your landing, you can land a jump when you're skiing.
Step 1
Approach the ski jump with your weight slightly forward and your knees bent.
Step 2
Balance your weight over the middle of your skis, extend your legs and spring evenly off the lip of the jump.
Step 3
Tuck your legs and lean forward in the air.
Step 4
Look down and spot your landing.
Step 5
Extend your body for the landing, balance your weight over the middle of your skis and keep your knees flexed.
Step 6
Touch down the back of your skis on the landing slope and bring your skis flat to the snow.
Step 7
Compress your body to absorb the landing impact. Lean forward, bend your knees and let your legs come up to your chest.
Step 8
Slowly stand up and ski away clean.
Tips and Warnings
- Do not rotate from the takeoff of the jump, because even a small rotation will have a large effect when you come to land, advises the Mechanics of Sport website.
- Ski jumping comes with the risk of knee and head injuries. Be sure to wear a helmet when skiing.
Things You'll Need
- Ski helmet
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