It´s increasingly common to find in ski resorts pistes exclusively
dedicated to this type of skiing, with increasingly sharp jumps, obstacles and
difficult elements to perform almost impossible for most skiers.
The Freestyle has a complex variety of elements to make with a very high
difficulty, but I intend with this post initiate you into this world, so I will
focus on the basic jumps. However, in the end, you will find the competitions
conducted by the most skilled in this area.
BASIC JUMPS:
The first thing to consider is the position. To do this, like skiing
normally, we will drop the weight on the shins maintaining a relaxed posture,
achieving the desired balance. The knee will be located approximately
above the toes.
Image 2, correct and incorrect posture, by www.emol.com
Then we will practice the right time when we left the ramp for takeoff.
To do this, jump from a standing position, legs fully extended and prompting
.In the air will relax us, and when we touch the snow we will relax the muscles
of the legs, absorbing the impact. Position during the jump must be centered
with skis parallel to the surface of the snow.
When we have this clear, we will take action. We begin first with small
jumps, controlling the approach speed and maintaining the posture seen before.
Just at the end of the ramp will make this extension we had practiced.
Once in the air is important to maintain posture, avoiding move arms or
delay or advance our position. If we unbalance the landing will be a fall.
Finally, when landing, try to absorb the impact, spreading her legs just
before touching the snow.
Here we can see the FIS freestyle skiing judging handbook:
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