2. Airtime Management: Precision Jumping Mechanics

Jumping over chasms and fallen logs is exhilarating, but excessive jumping is the silent killer of high-score runs.  

Jump Decision Tree
├── Obstacle height is below sleigh chassis ──> Maintain Ground Contact (Preserve Steer Control)
└── Obstacle spans horizontally across lane ──> Execute Frame-Perfect Jump at Maximum Threshold

• The Vulnerability of Flight: The moment your sleigh leaves the ground, you lose all lateral steering capabilities. If a rolling boulder shifts lanes while you are airborne, a crash is virtually guaranteed upon landing. snowrider

• The Threshold Technique: Only jump when absolutely necessary. When you do have to clear a massive gap, wait until the absolute last millisecond before the drop-off to initiate the jump. This ensures your sleigh maintains maximum horizontal velocity to clear the hazard safely.