Hey old jumpers,

I submitted a rules change proposal this fall to allow the speed for Men4 jump to be increased to 33.6mph. A few other Men 4 jumpers and I are in agreement that we are well capable of handling more speed and just plain like going farther. My reasons are:

1. In other countries (all other countries I'm pretty sure) in the world the Veteran 2 division (45 to 55) goes 54k (33.6mph) 5 foot. Why should we go slower?

2. Big skis are pretty universal now (thanks RG) as is speed control. Jumping is safer now because of the jump style that big skis produce. One could argue that 33.6 is even safer in some ways than 31.7. Some of us older skiers are a little heavier now and it's easier to get in deep and out of position out of the turn without the extra speed to support your skis.

3. It's just more fun

I know some who have been at 31.7 for a few years will not want to change, and I understand this. There is a survey going around and I am curious what most of you think.

(I personally think Men3 should go 35.4mph, 5 foot. Veteran 1 (35 to 45) in the rest of the world goes 35 5 1/2, but thats your division now, youngsters)

What do you all think? For it? Against? Lets not have them pass it if the majority of us are not for it.

Hey Carder, when would this rule take place if changed? 2010? Like to start training now if it gets approved at the new speed..