For more detailed
information on Aerial Regulations/Qualification procedures and Site
Specifications please refer to the ARQ Manual.
The
Site
The site consists
of an in-run(where the skier gains speed).The transition curve to
the table. The table (where the jumps are built). The knoll (the
edge of the table where the landing hill begins). The landing hill
(a steep landing hill that is chopped so it is softer to land on),
and finally the transition curve to the finish area. Traditionally
on a F.I.S. site there would be a single kicker(single somersaults),
double kicker(double somersaults) and triple kicker(triple somersaults).
Go to Training & Facilities to see locations and diagrams.
Training
for Aerials
Aerialists first
learn and perfect the various maneuvers on a trampoline. The ideal
setup is a four point bungee rig attached to a twisting harness.
This system allows athletes to perform up to triple somersaults
with very little risk of injury. Once the athletes can perform the
maneuvers on the trampoline they move to the water ramp. Once an
athlete has qualified a trick on the water ramp they move to snow.
Competitions
The Aerialists
perform 2 jumps. The judges score the maneuver based on Air, Form
and Landing. The Degree of Difficulty is then factored in giving
a final score. The 2 jump totals are added together and used to
rank the athletes.
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