An exciting photo of Jean-Claude Killy making a recovery during a race is sometimes credited with launching a technical dead-end. Sitting way back on the edge of disaster soon became legitimized as a technique.

Toe-pieces and ligaments were torn out in wholesale lots before Jet Turns were finally phased out. New, high back ski boots appeared in shops to make this all possible but a clever accessory was also invented to modify lower boots. Jet Stix were buckled on to provide the necessary rear support.

Jet Stix didn’t last long on the slopes but could be seen for years afterwards used as protection during road hockey.