Thursday, February 25, 2010

How Do Aerial Skiers Perfect Their Jumps?

The jumps are incredible, but they’re also so technical that one seemingly insignificant motion can drop a skier on his tail. Given that the skiers can fly up to 50 feet in the air and come down on a 37-degree grade, it seems like just going out and trying a new trick would be a good way to break your neck. That’s why you’ll need one unexpected piece of equipment if you want to start training for aerials: a towel.
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