time of flight – trampoline

China is the top nation in Trampoline right now.

… The 46th Nissen Cup, held June 11 – 12, 2010 in Davos (SUI), brought together the world’s best trampolinists. China swept the competition with three Gold medals, one Silver and one Bronze. The United States dominated Men’s Synchro; and World Champion Dong Dong (CHN) beat Canada’s Jason Burnett, who soared through his exercise with an 18.8 difficulty. Olympic Champion He Wenna was victorious over World Champion and compatriot Shanshan Huang (CHN) in Women’s Individual. …

FIG – Powerful Chinese prevail in Davos

But how will rankings be affected when “time of flight” is introduced as a scoring factor starting Jan. 1, 2011?

I would think that heavier athletes like Jason Burnett would be advantaged.

Update: Anya informs in the comments that percentage body weight will be factored into time of flight.

Individual Trampoline

1. DONG Dong, CHN 41.900
2. BURNETT Jason, CAN 41.800
3. TU Xiao, CHN 41.600

I’ve asked a few trampoline coaches, but they seem to be taking a wait and see approach.