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Short answer: In ski jumping, athletes slide down an in-run, launch from the take-off and fly as far as possible before landing on a sloped hill. Scores combine distance points with judges' style points for flight form and landing.

Since 2009, compensation points adjust for wind and for changes to the start gate to keep competition fair. The footage, credited to Red Bull, shows a ski jumper in flight.

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  1. In-run, take-off, flight, landing.

    DD-532-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (Phases)

  2. Measured precisely.

    DD-532-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit B (Distance)

Video transcript: TAKEOFF: Ski Jumpers Are Scored on Distance and Style

Did you know, ski jumping is a winter sport where athletes glide down a steep run and launch themselves off a jump, or take off, to achieve maximum distance and style in the air before landing on a sloped hill. Scoring is based on distance jumped, form during flight, and landing technique, with judges awarding style points and precise measurements determining the distance score. Wind conditions and gate adjustments are factored in through compensation systems to ensure fairness. NOW YOU KNOW!

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The write-up

Ski jumpers are scored on distance and style. Wind and gate changes are offset by compensation points.

  1. Exhibit A

    Phases

    In-run, take-off, flight, landing.

  2. Exhibit B

    Distance

    Measured precisely.

  3. Exhibit C

    Style

    Judges' points.

  4. Exhibit D

    Wind

    Compensation points.

  5. Exhibit E

    Gate

    Adjustments offset.

Questions people ask about TAKEOFF

Scored on?

Two parts.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Phases) · Wikipedia: Ski jumping

What is offset?

Fairness.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Distance) · Wikipedia: Ski jumping

Who awards style?

Panel.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Style) · Wikipedia: Ski jumping

Launch point?

Edge.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Wind) · Wikipedia: Ski jumping

Landing on?

Outrun.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Gate) · Wikipedia: Ski jumping

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  1. Scored on?

    1. Distance and style
    2. Speed only
    3. Height only
    4. Time
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    Answer: A. Distance and style Two parts. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Phases) · Wikipedia: Ski jumping

  2. What is offset?

    1. Wind and gate
    2. Weight
    3. Ski color
    4. Crowd noise
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    Answer: A. Wind and gate Fairness. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Distance) · Wikipedia: Ski jumping

  3. Who awards style?

    1. Judges
    2. Fans
    3. Coaches
    4. Computers only
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    Answer: A. Judges Panel. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Style) · Wikipedia: Ski jumping

  4. Launch point?

    1. Take-off
    2. Finish line
    3. Lift
    4. Lodge
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    Answer: A. Take-off Edge. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Wind) · Wikipedia: Ski jumping

  5. Landing on?

    1. Sloped hill
    2. Flat ice
    3. Water
    4. Net
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    Answer: A. Sloped hill Outrun. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Gate) · Wikipedia: Ski jumping

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Easterling, Marcus. "TAKEOFF." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-532, last updated Apr 2, 2025. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/takeoff/

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