If the track no longer runs cleanly or a technical issue becomes noticeable in operation, we clarify for ski jump operators which area is affected and what work on the existing structure is required.
Those who know a ski jump from everyday operation often notice changes first: the track behaves differently, a boundary is no longer flush, water does not drain as usual, or a technical system behaves conspicuously. First, clearly describe the difference from normal operation.
Before each training, our operating manual requires a visual inspection of the track by the operator: foreign objects, visible obstacles, changes to guides, boundaries or drainage. Jump and run-out are considered as adjacent areas during the tour. The finding is recorded, not yet technically evaluated.
For technical clarification the exact area, time, operating condition and a photo help. It is also important whether the anomaly occurs permanently or only under certain weather or operating conditions. With these details it can be determined whether the track, cooling, control, winch, milling technology, or substructure may be affected.
A visual assessment indicates what is different. It does not determine whether a component can still be used, what caused the difference, or what work is required. This assessment should go to the appropriate specialist. For the systems we service, we determine which technical service fits the finding.
Maintenance is considered if the existing technology is basically suitable for use and its function should be preserved. The operator provides access to the cooling system, winch, inrun and affected assemblies after the maintenance contract. During the work the inrun remains unused. We check condition, adjustment and interaction of the installed systems.
A repair targets a defined damage or a failed component. A damaged inrun element, a defective assembly, or a local deviation can be fixed without altering the overall ski jump's technical concept.
Modernization becomes a topic when the existing technology no longer maps a planned use. This can involve summer operation, a changed preparation, or a central control. For this, the starting track, cooling, water management, winch, milling technology and substructure must all fit together.
During a modernization, suitable parts of the existing setup can be retained. If cooling, control, or substructure technically fit the new concept, re-use is possible. This can only be decided after the inventory and examination of the interfaces.
The cause is open, several systems of the existing facility are interconnected.
Condition, adjustment and interaction of the existing technology remain.
Track, cooling, control or milling technology are being modified for a new use.
Ice quality, pipelines, regulation or temperature data on the track stand out.
The winch in the jump area requires its own inspection.
Wear parts and accessories for existing systems order directly.
An operator can record visible changes to the take-off, track, boundaries, drainage, jump, run-out and technical systems.
No. The visual inspection documents visible or operational changes. In maintenance, the relevant components are professionally assessed and adjusted.
A repair restores the function of a delineated component or system. A modernization changes the technical capability or use of the plant, for example for summer operation, adapted cooling, a new control system, or other milling technology.
Costs depend on the condition and structure of the existing system, affected systems, accessibility, replacement needs, on-site deployment and documentation.
Helpful are location, jump type, affected area, a short description, operating status and available photos. Peter Riedel will clarify in a callback which additional information is needed for the specific task.
Briefly describe what stands out about your ski jump. We will call you back and determine with you which technical service fits the inventory and the occasion.
Discuss findings