Because everyone is trying to manipulate the suits. In fact the richer nations are more willing to do so. The days when Ammann caught everyone off guard with new bindings in Vancouver 2010 are kinda over. Back to the suits, now it's even forbidden to clap hands on the thighs while sitting on the gate. It was done to stretch the suits and increase its surface.
Ryoyu Kobayashi wins in Oberstdorf. Only one Polish jumper in the second round (Kubacki 28th). HC Michal Dolezal will not survive this season given how bad we're doing.