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My mate borrowed my gopro for a ski race competition and got in an argument with a snowboard on the slopes. Watch to the end!
It was honestly nobody's fault. The guy with the go pro was going to fast, but the guy that hit him wih his snowboard was in the middle of the trail.
Skier is guilty of breaking many of these.
The snowboarder, maybe '4' but he was on a cat track. (probably in a 'slow' zone)
Skiers/Snowboarders Responsibility Code
1. Respect for others
A skier or snowboarder must behave in such a way that he does not endanger or prejudice others.
2. Control of speed and skiing or snowboarding
A skier or snowboarder must move in control. He must adapt his speed and manner of skiing or snowboarding to his personal ability and to the prevailing conditions of terrain, snow and weather as well as to the density of traffic.
3. Choice of route
A skier or snowboarder coming from behind must choose his route in such a way that he does not endanger skiers or snowboarders ahead.
4. Overtaking
A skier or snowboarder may overtake another skier or snowboarder above or below and to the right or to the left provided that he leaves enough space for the overtaken skier or snowboarder to make any voluntary or involuntary movement.
5. Entering, starting and moving upwards
A skier or snowboarder entering a marked run, starting again after stopping or moving upwards on the slopes must look up and down the slopes that he can do so without endangering himself or others.
6. Stopping on the piste
Unless absolutely necessary, a skier or snowboarder must avoid stopping on the piste in narrow places or where visibility is restricted. After a fall in such a place, a skier or snowboarder must move clear of the piste as soon as possible.
7. Climbing and descending on foot
A skier or snowboarder either climbing or descending on foot must keep to the side of the piste.
8. Respect for signs and markings
A skier or snowboarder must respect all signs and markings.
9. Assistance
At accidents, every skier or snowboarder is duty bound to assist.
10. Identification
Every skier or snowboarder and witness, whether a responsible party or not, must exchange names and addresses following an accident
yeah exactly!
to me it looks like as if the snowboarder is purposely trying to cause trouble. look how early he spots the skier and how slowly he crosses the slope as if to cause an obstruction. he then goes to throw his arms at him to try and push him over. the snowboard could have easily recognised the skier is not going to be able to slow down in time but yet made the concious decision to try and block him.
i do agree the skier was going too fast. im just arguing the case that the snowboarder could have easily avoiding making this into a situation. discuss.
