It’s not a bird, and it’s not a plane — it’s a ski jumper in an extremely snug suit! Staring down at a harrowing 120-meter ski jump is a nausea-inducing sight for most, but for ski jumpers, it can mean a gravity-defying flight to fame and glory on the podium at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. “Each suit is handmade for the individual jumper, and they have to fit within a tight tolerance to your body,” explains veteran ski jumper Colin Delaney. "It could kind of be like a wingsuit for a skydiver," said Delaney of a too-loose suit. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWSBe sure to check out the full interview with Delaney to learn how other factors — including wrinkles and even colors — can impact the ski jumper’s performance.

Source: Fox News February 09, 2018 17:38 UTC