In aerials, competitors ski down an in-run to a steep ramp called a kicker, launch into the air and perform a series of twists and flips. Often traveling up to 43 miles per hour, the skier takes off at an angle of up to 70 degrees and shoots up to more than 50 feet into the air. Aerialists spend 3 to 4 seconds in the air and perform difficult acrobatic maneuvers. A smooth landing is also important for a good score. In a single jump, men may execute up to three rotations and four twists and women up to three rotations and three twists.
In moguls and aerials qualification rounds, a computer-generated random draw determines the start order. The finals start order is based on the results of the qualification round.
In aerials qualification, skiers perform two different jumps. The 12 competitors who have the highest combined score from qualification advance to the final round, which also includes two jumps.
Seven judges score aerialists in three areas: takeoff (20 percent), form (50 percent) and landing (30 percent). Five judges, who score takeoff and form, may award up to seven points per jump. The highest and the lowest of those five scores are dropped. The remaining three scores are combined and then multiplied by the degree of difficulty of the jump. Two judges score the landing and may award a maximum of three points each. The five scores are then combined for a total score. The skier with the highest point total from the final round wins.
For season long training programs, please contact one of the local clubs listed below:
AXIS Freeride
2685 Sidewinder Dr.
Park City, UT 84060
Tel: 801-550-1309
Internet: www.axisfreeride.com
E-mail: info@axisfreeride.com
FLY Freestyle
P.O. Box 981222
Park City, UT 84098-1222
Tel: 435-658-4246
Internet: http://flyfreestyle.blogspot.com
Email: tim.preston@olyparks.com
Park City Freestyle
P.O. Box 982857
Park City, UT 84098
Tel: 435- 640-8752
Internet: www.pcfreestyle.com
E-mail: mick@pcfreestyle.com
Wasatch Freestyle
2367 E. Boyes St.
Holladay, UT 84117-6239
Tel: 801-272-7177
Internet: www.wasatchfreestylefreeride.org
National Governing Body (NGB)
U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association
P.O. Box 100 (1500 Kearns Blvd.)
Park City, UT 84060-0100
Tel: 435-649-9090
Internet: www.ussa.org
International Federation (IF)
Federation Internationale de Ski (FIS)
Blochstrasse 2
3653 Oberhofen/Thunersee, Switzerland
Tel: 011-41-33-244-6161
Internet: www.fis-ski.com
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