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Why are people always standing on the knuckle of big jumps?

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cork_king
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Why are people always standing on the knuckle of big jumps? I assume it's for safety in case someone knuckles or slams really hard and needs help but I only see it in big parks and usually in pros edits just wondering what they're there for.
Mar 27 2024 4:41PM
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BallClapper
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Uhhh. Filming an edit. Duh.
Mar 27 2024 5:08PM
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steezytangerine
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cork_kingWhy are people always standing on the knuckle of big jumps? I assume it's for safety in case someone knuckles or slams really hard and needs help but I only see it in big parks and usually in pros edits just wondering what they're there for.


yeah your right its usually either for getting clips for someone or to signal to anyone waiting that the jump is clear or signalling to not hit it cause someone crashed and is getting back up
Mar 27 2024 5:47PM
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corona
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It's a great place to sit for a rest. I usually sit in the middle in front of that big block of ice because I don't want to get in the way of everyone skiing over the knuckle.
Mar 27 2024 6:27PM
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brownetown
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cork_kingWhy are people always standing on the knuckle of big jumps? I assume it's for safety in case someone knuckles or slams really hard and needs help but I only see it in big parks and usually in pros edits just wondering what they're there for.


I was a course attendant for the junior World Cup down in NZ. For slopestyle they had us positioned on each knuckle so we could see both the takeoff and landing and could radio the starter if someone got injured or lost gear. Outside of a comp setting I’d imagine it’s for clips, there’s no better view imo
Mar 27 2024 9:03PM
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SmokedGouda
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Ive gotta sell cheese one way or another!
Mar 27 2024 9:07PM
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Yukon_Cornelius
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Relax cork king it’s comfy there
Mar 27 2024 11:16PM
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g_lectrolyte
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Watch your homie go stupid on the booter/close it easily if he fucks up
Mar 28 2024 12:55PM
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Zteezegod
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Take a nap
Mar 28 2024 1:40PM
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Woody.
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Mostly coaches
Mar 28 2024 3:39PM
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Farmville420
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They're not... There's nobody standing there, it's all in your head.
Mar 28 2024 4:40PM
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SofaKingSick
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it happens everywhere. obviously you wanna stop in a place where you can get some speed when you resume going downhill. and knuckle is a great place to watch the show
Mar 28 2024 5:34PM
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BrownSnow
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I see alot of tourists do it because they are fascinated by the size especially the XL jumps
Mar 28 2024 6:26PM
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percs
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Farmville420They're not... There's nobody standing there, it's all in your head.


farmville ur funny as 😂
Mar 28 2024 8:01PM
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freestyler540
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The view is best on the knuckle. Plus you can see if the landing is clear. Its cool for someone to signal a landing.
Mar 28 2024 8:50PM
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ReturnToMonkey
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Some people are like cats and have a natural instinct to get to high places
Mar 29 2024 1:07AM
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cork_king
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Farmville420They're not... There's nobody standing there, it's all in your head.


I knew it :(
Apr 3 2024 6:16PM
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cork_king
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SmokedGoudaIve gotta sell cheese one way or another!


how much for 2 wheels?
Apr 3 2024 6:18PM
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Vzx
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cork_kinghow much for 2 wheels?


Pretty sure it costs 2 pairs of Jem skis
Apr 3 2024 8:53PM
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