The effect of wind on jumping distance in ski jumping depends on the aerodynamic polar

The present study compared the effect of tail/head wind on two reference jumps with different aerodynamic properties (CL and CD) during the flight phase. The computer simulation showed that the wind scenarios used in the present study had a reverse effect on the jumps. Proper wind conditions at the early flight phase may result in an unfair advantage/disadvantage when the current FIS (International Ski Federation) wind compensation system is used. Therefore, based on the present results, a new revision of the FIS wind compensation might be needed.