How to Land a Telemark Ski Jump

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Wear a helmet and some knee pads.

   Arc'Teryx Knee Pads work well as they don't slide, have a hard outer shell and a very thin profile that fit well under your ski pants.
   
   Expect to fall a few times as you learn to "stick the landing"
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   Step 2: It's best to look for your first jump

   Take some runs around the jump, at faster than normal speeds.
   
   Practice a quick check turn to learn how to scrub your speed after landing.
   
   This is probably the most important skill to have in jumping as you will most always land with a good bit more speed than you expect. , Good skiing posture is relaxed, bent at the knees, elbows in tight, looking forward and ahead, and hands in front of you as if your carrying a tray.
   
   The goal is to lower your stance (center of gravity) without bending at the waist, but by bending your knees and lowering your rear.
   
   It's like your sitting on a bar stool that is 8–10 inches (20.3–25.4 cm) shorter than standing.
   
   Keep your back straight and don't hunch or slouch your shoulders forward. ,,,, Maintaining your speed (constant velocity, and not accelerating or decelerating) is crucial to a good takeoff and successful landing.
   
   You'll be more stable, relaxed and focused when you carry constant speed. , This is called spotting your landing and is key when you start trying Tele Heli's.
   
   Look at it, stomp it and stick it.
   
   Don't be passive, but get proactive and make your skis stick. ,,, To carry your speed, drop into your Telemark stance or better yet, scrub your speed with a solid check turn. ,,
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   Step 3: in an area that you know well and are comfortable skiing in.

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   Step 4: Just like your grandmother used to say "stop slouching

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   Step 5: bad posture makes you look foolish."

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   Step 6: Practice the run in

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   Step 7: posture

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   Step 8: and check turn with increasing speeds and more aggressive checking.

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   Step 9: Pick out a jump with a smooth

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    Step 10: gradual take off and a smooth down-sloped landing zone.

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    Step 11: Approach the jump from directly above so that you can ski straight at it without turning or skiing across the ramp.

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    Step 12: With all kinds of jumps

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    Step 13: skiing

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    Step 14: dirt bike

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    Step 15: mountain bike etc...

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    Step 16: Focus on the jump as you approach

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    Step 17: but on the landing before you leave the snow.

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    Step 18: Flow through the jump

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    Step 19: speed and jump feature will get you in the air

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    Step 20: not trying to spring off the lip

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    Step 21: that will only get you first place on wipe outs 2008.

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    Step 22: Keep your hands and upper body forward and relaxed

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    Step 23: as you soar through the air

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    Step 24: this will reduce the possibility of pitching backwards.

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    Step 25: Bend your knees to absorb the shock of the landing.

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    Step 26: Wave to the crowd with a confident "no problem" smile as you ski away shaking like a leaf....

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    Step 27: Soak up all that adrenaline as you speed to the lift for jump number two.

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