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| The starting point at the top of the slide where the skier moves into the track in the in-run. For the ski jumper, it is the point of no return. |
| The length of the steel structure from the uppermost starting gate at the top of the slide to the end of the slide or take-off. Ski jumpers reach speeds of 50-60 m.p.h. down the in-run. |
| The last 20 feet
of the in-run and the place where the ski jumper begins his flight. The take-off is canted downward about 10 degrees from the horizontal. |
| The near level section of the hill where the ski jumper concludes his ride. At this point, jumpers are forced into a curved path at speeds approaching 70 m.p.h. It takes approximately 15 seconds from the time the skier leaves the starting gate until he stops at the end of the out-run. |
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The area where the jumper makes contact with the hill after his flight. Landings are similar to that of an airplane when it touches down on the runway. This landing is typically characterized by one ski being placed ahead of the other with the knees flexed to cushion the impact. |
