Jump has always been the most exciting event. Way back when they used to ski over a jump ramp on a surface made of wooden rollers! Yikes!
Today the jump height is adjustable from 2 1/2′ to 5 1/2′. Maximum boat speed is 36mph. The world’s jump record is over 200′.
A derivative of the jump event is ski flying. They’ve lengthened the ramp, increased the boat speed, and are nearing the 300′ mark.
There is also freestyle jumping, an awesome event to watch, helicopters, flips, etc.