Epic Ski Crashes - Page 3 - Snowboarding Forum

hot-ice · 12-08-2012, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Gdog42

This initial crash is simply the most epic ski crash I have ever seen. They just explode and their stuff goes everywhere. By far the best example of a yard sale!

I do feel sorry for the woman though, who obviously hurt her leg pretty badly. Not sure about the guy because he isn't in the rest of the video, but hopefully he didn't hurt himself too badly.
This kind of stuff is always funny until the consequences arrive. I hope they both ended up ok and didn't suffer any long-term crap after this.

Stupid Skier Gets In The Way - YouTube

Yea, major yard sale there! That probably left a mark.

hot-ice · 12-08-2012, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Gdog42

Yeah, there are still some in MI, as far as I know. The lift operators around here are sometimes kinda grumpy and intimidating and usually look at whoever's getting on the lift next to check they have their ticket and sometimes a leash. I had strapped in on the lift once and when I got off I was stopped by this old asshole operator who told me that I'm not allowed to do that; and said if I did it again I'd be banned or have my ticket revoked or something. Yet he happened to be smoking and droping all his cigarette butts on the exit ramp of the lift.
Now my board is addicted to nicotine and I can't get it to quit smoking!

The lifties in CO were the complete opposite though. Every one of them were social, younger, smiled and tried to make conversation. Some of them were wearing snowboard boots and had their boards by the operating station. Being snowboarders is probably why they had their typical awesome attitudes. I do know some skiers who are just as nice, but most I've met are serious.
I wish all lifties were like the ones I met in CO.

I've never had anyone ask me to put a leash on, but I carry one in my pocket just in case. It's dumb that you would have to though with modern strap in bindings.