Aerials water ramps

As no comparable water ramps existed elsewhere, skiers from all over North America trained at Nordic Valley until an updated structure was completed in Lake Placid, New York in 1987.

This last site in Belarus was completed in 2015 and is one of the first indoor water ramp facilities,[10] allowing year-round training and climate control.

Users have nicknamed this section the green or white "meanies" for its ability to leave a "road rash" on anyone who falls on it.

Awkward landings from high jumps can render skiers unconscious, making the presence of a lifeguard mandatory.

If the skier were to catch an edge on the final few meters of the ski surface they are particularly vulnerable and can hit their backs or heads on the jump creating tremendous impact.

Fortunately these events are rare and can be mitigated by proper installation and frequent inspection of the kicker's ski surface.