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[[File:Ice Momentum.gif|thumb|Using ice momentum to extend the distance of a double jump spin]]
[[File:Jump Pad One Frame.gif|thumb|A jump pad one frame being performed in Sentinel Beach]]
'''Ice momentum''' is a movement technique that utilizes the ice physics in the level Snowy Mountain and can only be performed in [[Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy]]. The technique involves using ice physics to prolong Jak's aerial momentum.
A '''jump pad one frame''', or commonly called a '''one frame''', is a movement technique exclusive to Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy that is used to interrupt the jump pad animation and regain control of Jak while in the air.


Ice momentum is the biggest cause of accidental deaths in Snowy Mountain for new speedrunners due to it being a commonly overlooked technique. It only occurs in one level, so it is not prioritized by runners. New speedrunners eventually learn the benefits of ice momentum, usually on their own, and become more familiar with how the movement works. This leads to less accidental deaths and better split times in Snowy Mountain.  
Jump pad one frames are commonly used in speedruns as an optional time save technique, most notably in Boggy Swamp and Final Boss. Many runners opt to use a metronome or piece of music at either 240 or 120 bpm as an aid to execute the technique more consistently.


== Technical ==
== Technical ==
Ice surfaces are programmed to act like real world ice, converting Jak's momentum into a slide effect that slowly deteriorates in speed over time. However, if Jak lands on an ice surface with built up momentum and immediately jumps, the momentum from the ice slide will transfer into the jump without the speed deterioration. This allows Jak to cover much more horizontal distance  than intended by using conventional jumping techniques. Once Jak has initiated the jump off of an ice surface, the momentum can not be redirected, but it can be cancelled with a quick ground pound. The full potential of ice momentum is achieved by diving onto an ice surface with Flut Flut and immediately jumping to transfer the diving momentum into the jump.
In 60Hz mode (NTSC or PAL60), this animation interruption is achieved by pressing the circle button to perform a spin kick exactly 15 frames after initiating the jump. The player has exactly one frame to input the spin kick, which gives the technique its name. The camera angle will remain in the intended position as if a normal jump pad jump has occurred and will not revert back to normal until Jak enters his grounded state. If a jump pad has a programmed path that Jak is intended to follow during usage, that path will also remain active similarly to the camera angle.
 
== Discovery ==
It is unknown who performed a Jump Pad One Frame first since it can easily occur in casual play.


== Demonstration ==
<youtube>https://youtu.be/LHWlxIBxAp4</youtube>


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Revision as of 20:38, 26 September 2023

A jump pad one frame being performed in Sentinel Beach

A jump pad one frame, or commonly called a one frame, is a movement technique exclusive to Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy that is used to interrupt the jump pad animation and regain control of Jak while in the air.

Jump pad one frames are commonly used in speedruns as an optional time save technique, most notably in Boggy Swamp and Final Boss. Many runners opt to use a metronome or piece of music at either 240 or 120 bpm as an aid to execute the technique more consistently.

Technical

In 60Hz mode (NTSC or PAL60), this animation interruption is achieved by pressing the circle button to perform a spin kick exactly 15 frames after initiating the jump. The player has exactly one frame to input the spin kick, which gives the technique its name. The camera angle will remain in the intended position as if a normal jump pad jump has occurred and will not revert back to normal until Jak enters his grounded state. If a jump pad has a programmed path that Jak is intended to follow during usage, that path will also remain active similarly to the camera angle.

Discovery

It is unknown who performed a Jump Pad One Frame first since it can easily occur in casual play.


Movement Techniques in the Jak and Daxter series
Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy Boosted UppercutDirection Shift BoostedEco BoostExtended UppercutFall Damage Animation CancelFast SwimGround Cancel JumpIce MomentumInfinite BounceJump Pad One FrameJump Pad Hitbox ExtensionKuitar BounceLava WalkProxy JumpQuad JumpRocket UppercutScoutfly BoostedWater HopsWater Roll JumpWet FeetZoom Walk
Jak II AbahbounceBoosted UppercutExtended Uppercut (dark jak) • Fast SwimJetboard (extended frontflip, hover) • Proxy JumpRocket UppercutVehicle ClipVehicle FlingVehicle JumpVehicle SubstitutionWastelander MoveWater Roll Jump
Jak 3 AbahbounceBoosted UppercutConcussor Spin JumpExtended Uppercut (dark jak) • Fast SwimGlitch High JumpInfinite Flight GlitchJetboard (extended frontflip, hover) • Peace Maker LaunchProxy JumpRocket UppercutSpeed ZoomerVehicle ClipVehicle JumpVehicle SubstitutionWastelander MoveWater Roll JumpWave Concussor Infinite Jumps
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