Introduction
Ski Jumping is an intense sport. Athletes takeoff down a ramp at speeds around 70 MPH, and then jump off, flying up to or over a football field in length. Battling wind and snow conditions, athletes and coaches have to make the best call on wax and jumping technique for that days challenges. In doing so the risk injury to see who can fly the farthest. This super neat website covers the basic fundamentals of the physics behind the art of ski jumping.