jumps on all mountain skis?

Question

im a intermediate/advanced skier (on grooms) and want to take on the various jumps at the slopes at tahoe. ive done them before but cant seem to get enough speed (always hit the knuckle) and when i clear it, im off balance onto one ski. im on all mountain skis set to 8.5 up front and back.

how am i supposed to take jumps?

detailed advice would be appreciated!

thank you!

Answer 1

I'm a fat man, but even I can get air on the right jump.

You need a straight on apporoach for maximum velocity. If you slow down as you approach the jump you will get no air.

I tend to tuck going into the jump and pop just as I'm hitting the top of the jump, pushing myself upwards.

Too much pop and you'll faceplant before landing...not enough and you get no air or you'll wind up on your butt.

That's the basic jump and it will get you up to do backscratchers and maybe enough to cross skis and get a grab. If you want to do 360s and stuff, you'll need more practice and ask another question.

Answer 2

If you cant clear the deck you need to get more speed. Try straight lining from higher up or tucking. Don't speed check before the jump. When taking off, stay in an upright, athlectic possition, knees bend, weight balance, hands out front. When you get to the lip of the jump pop off of it. You acutally want to jump off the lip use your quads to push yourself into the air. This will keep you more balanced while in the air. Keed you eyes on the landing. Extend your legs to absorb the landing and keep your hands in front of you. Stomp it and ride away like it was nothing. Try a trick once you've masterd that.

Answer 3

Don't be an idiot. Here you are talking about jumps in the same sentence where you talk about skiing on "groomed" runs. I suggest you learn how to properly handle your skis in real varied snow conditions before you start thinking about jumping.

Jumping when you have not really learned how to ski, except for groomed conditions is a prescription for disaster.

Kindly excuse me for being "old school," but in my world real skiers work on their mogul skills, crud skiing, powder skiing, and form. You can be one. Stop fooling around with jumping and other silly "grandstanding" and get to it!

Jumps indeed.
Groomed indeed.
For crying out loud.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

You can jump with any skis, but first things first, you have to know how to ski.

Answer 6

i usually get a little extra speed then slow down which i find helps me

try working on smaller jumps first

then get bigger

Answer 7

You want to learn it? So you have to eat some snow..... Sometimes it can be painful, but with each fallover you learn something..... No risk no fun....

Answer 8

Get a lesson from a professional before you break your neck!