SUGGESTED PROGRESSION FOR LEARNING
TO JUMP ON THE MINI
How to start and progress
GEAR:
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Helmet (some use mouthpiece)
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Gloves
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Jump suit
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Jump Skis
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Bindings (should be tight enough to require soap)
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70’ Rope
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“Jump Handle” with 5’ bridle (slip knot onto 70’ rope) Jump handles are narrower than slalom handles
SKIER ABILITIES
BEFORE JUMPING:
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Feel weight on toes consistently while skiing
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No bend at waist (hips forward)
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Relax arms – do not pull – ever
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Do all of the above perfectly while crossing the wakes
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Handle Grip: (Always when on Jumpers) Left palm up & Right palm down
PROPER NOVICE JUMP TECHNIQUE:​
Body Position
Common Mistakes
Result of Mistake
Falls backward
Falls forward
Falls backward
Does the splits
Falls forward
Arms Straight (relaxed)
Back Straight
Knees and Ankles Bent
Skis Together
​Eyes and Chest up
Pulls handle in off jump
Bends at the waist
Rides with weight on heels
Allows skis to drift apart
Look down
Recommended Speeds, Cut and Boat Path
(All progressions made only after jumper has 95% success rate at current settings/boat path.)
Height
18"
24"
30"
36"
40"
Speed
20-21 mph
22 mph
24 mph
24 mph
26 mph
Cut
Left to Right, then Up the Center
Up center, then soft single
Soft single, then hard single
Soft single, then hard single
Soft single, then hard single
Parallel and right
Boat Path
35'
35'
40'
45
50'
> Katie, 18" height, 21 mph, slide left to right over the ramp
> Will, 40" height, 24 mph, 3/4 cut
DEMONSTRATION OF CUTS ON THE MINI