#I often criticise ARD but credit where credit is due: This is really great and very well executed

[world-of-stone]

Lex Granerud: No suits in ski jumping from next season

Voice over: This is what it's gonna look like, the ski jumping of the future. It's the talking point in Planica: The FIS is gonna strip the jumpers off their clothes.

Sandro Pertile: I think it's time to make our sport more attractive. We want to be a modern sport. I think this is the right way to go.

VO: That way means: No more suits from next season onwards, and lots of bare skin instead.

VO: Is that not embarrassing?

Consti: Well, you need to show what you've got. I've got no problem with it and I'm sure it's nice for the spectators.

Eisei: It's not a problem for me, I also like going in the sauna. Everybody's got a different body and you just need to be happy with your own body. I'm happy with mine.

Others are less relaxed about it or even angry and suspect it's due to media pressure, according to the motto "sex sells". Others are calling it a "Lex Granerud", the winner of the overall world cup jumps naked often, he might be at an advantage.

Granerud: [English in the video]

ORF reporter: Here at the World Cup in Planica there's only one topic: The decision by FIS to take the suits away from the jumpers next season is causing a big commotion. Some want to jump naked, others don't.

Andi: I generally like this idea because we then don't have the problems with the suits.

Karl: It's definitely a lot fairer. Aerodynamically, there's a lot less lift.

VO: The FIS has already backpedalled. Jumpers can cover themselves if they wish.

Consti: I just hope they make a decision for either boxer shorts or briefs because it makes a difference if it's hanging freely or not.

Christian Kathol: Boxer shorts are not an option... These would be nice... These are too wide... These are too chequered.

Christina Kathol: Jumping in underwear is definitely presentable. And also there are then lots of possibilities for marketing and advertising on the body. We can regulate the sizes of tattoos, we can do different things to market the jumpers.

Eisei: I think something like this is really sexy.

Stefan: Yes, I already bought myself some fetching pants in different forms. I think the spectators can look forward to this.

Andi: This is sick.