Question about physics and skiing

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The angle of the cliff, the speed at take off, the resistance of impact( how much powder snow also if its ice), and the height. How much force will you hit the landing with, at what speed? etc Can someone create a problem for me? I want to fully understand the physics behind cliffs and skiing.


And how does the softness of the skis/ the length affect the landing?
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Also considering one weighs 180lb
 
I have jumped off 60ft with almost no speed, and the landing of the angel was 40deg. Landed with the back part of my skis. The landing was pretty soft, I am now attempting to go higher say 120ft

I will land on my backpack with the surface area