The construction of the Big Air structure in Québec City’s Îlot Fleurie is well underway in anticipation of the upcoming Jamboree, presented by Videotron Mobile 2016 from February 12 to 14, 2016!

With a month to go to the big air World Cup, the construction crew is working hard to ensure that everything is in place for this unique urban event which introduces a brand new and redesigned ramp construction this year that will rank among the best in the world!

Major technical changes

Several weeks of installation and over 50 workers are required to complete the building process of the 39 meters high structure.

In order to comply with the new requirements of the sport and to please the world's best athletes, Gestev - the agency in charge of the event - has made many technical improvements to the big air ramp structure.

With the assistance of pro-snowboarder Maxence Parrot who is also a Québec resident and FIS, the structure plans were completely redesigned.

"In order to provide the riders with more amplitude and to allow for a wider variety of tricks, the start ramp will be extended and the landing area will be widened," explains Patrice Drouin, President of Gestev.

A first technical operation was conducted in December when some modifications were made to the configuration of the site with the help of an excavator, therefore providing a better experience for athletes and spectators.

"With the aim of maximizing the space available at the finish zone, the structure itself was moved and it’s angle was changed," says Drouin.

"These modifications may not be visible to those who come specifically for the show, but athletes as well as snowboard enthusiasts will definitely notice!"

The setup is to be completed by February 11, giving athletes some time to train and get ready for the big final on February 13, while the public can enjoy three action-packed says!

The full program will soon be available at: snowjamboree.com.

Source: fis-ski.com