Demolition of the Inselbergschanze: Ferning farewell to 56 meters!
Demolition of the Inselbergschanze: Ferning farewell to 56 meters!
Brotterode, Deutschland - A big change is imminent! On Saturday, the 56 meter high starting tower of the iconic Inselbergschanze in Brotterode will be demolished. The tower, which was built in 1969 and was an important starting point for international ski jumping competitions, has been around for almost 60 years. The simple truth is: the old tower has had its best times and has to give way to modern requirements. MDR reports on the planned abrasion party, which will mark the end of a chapter.
This is how it is done: Instead of using the explosion, the demolition takes place by a new method in which the steel supports of the tower are sawn and heated with electricity. This innovative method makes it possible to have the tower dipped safely without evacuations in the village. The demolition is carried out by a special company from broads, which is very familiar with such demanding techniques. In this way, the risk of an uncontrolled demolition remains reduced to a minimum, which would not be the case in the event of a conventional explosive. n-tv has further details On this exciting technology.
A new era begins
After the demolition, a new tower will be created, which is significantly lower at 36 meters than its predecessor. This reduction in height is above all the result of innovative progress in material technology and jumping style optimizations, which now enable shorter length lengths. The new building is intended to correspond to the current standards of the World Ski Association (FIS) and thus secure the international future of ski jumping on the Großer Inselberg. Brotterode, a city with a 120-year ski jumping tradition, will continue to remain an important place for young athletes in the Nordic combination in the future.
It is particularly noteworthy that the Continental Cup will continue to be held in Brotterode, which underlines the importance of the location. In the past decades, Brotterode has produced numerous prominent ski jumper, including greats such as Werner Lesser and Jochen Danneberg. Their successes in the past are part of the heritage that is waiting for the next generation of jumpers.What many do not know: The technique of ski jumping has also developed over the years. With a change of style in the late 1980s, known as the frog style or Boklöv scissors, new standards were set. This innovation has had many effects on the entire sports environment - and not only on the jumps themselves. wikipedia describes the technological development in detail and shows how the jump style has changed over the years.
With the demolition of the starting tower, not only a building is lost, but also a piece of ski jumping history. But this Saturday not only dragged and torn down, it is celebrated - an outline party will sweeten the difficult farewell. This also initiates the new chapter for the Inselbergschanze with a happy sign!
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