Talk:Hill jumping
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This article really needs sources. I couldn't find a definitive source supporting the use of the word "yump," nor could I find anything to support the second paragraph. QuinnHK 19:56, 3 October 2007 (UTC)
I really can´t see the connection between the picture and the article. He is definitely not jumping and landing one wheel at the time, but hitting his left corner into a stone or something and about to spin over his roof... 91.154.41.149 (talk) 16:30, 11 March 2008 (UTC)
I have never heard about landing on one wheel being beneficial. Actually, it is widespread knowledge that landing on all wheels at the same time is the safest and best for impact distribution. Landing on just one wheel will almost certainly lead to bent suspension components and most likely a loss of control. Most cars are 'nose heavy' and land with a 'nose dive' which is also someting best avoided. Damage to the car often occurs (oil pan, radiators) and loss of control is also possible. Polish rally driver Tomasz Czopik recommends even pressing the clutch mid air to make sure the drive shafts are not stressed on landing, such stress being the result of the difference of wheel rotation speed and the actual speed of the car mid air (WRC magazine, 'Czopik replies'). I think the article requires an edit. Also, the image shows a result of cutting the apex of the corner too deep, which resulted in the rolling the car, if I recall correctly. It has nothing to do with jumping.
Sensekhmet (talk) 11:55, 16 May 2008 (UTC)
