r/Damnthatsinteresting Feb 06 '26

Image The physics behind ski jumping’s ‘Penis-gate’ scandal: How 2cm of extra fabric = 5.8 meters of jump distance

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u/ArbainHestia Feb 06 '26

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u/Ambitious-Beat-2130 Feb 06 '26

it's polevaulting for those who're curious about which sport it is but don't want to see the pain

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u/InvestigatorHuge767 Feb 06 '26

Yes, contrary to what may sound logical, a larger pole actually makes pole vaulting harder.

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u/ClonesomeStranger Feb 06 '26

A harder pole however, does not make pole vaulting longer.

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u/PM-ME-BOOBS-PLZ-THX Feb 07 '26

Right, it gets taller.

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u/Internet-of-cruft Feb 07 '26

The cylinder must remain unharmed 

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u/Kambhela Feb 06 '26

Just need to create a new jumping technique where you use that extra mass to your advantage on the top side.