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What not to do on your ski trip!

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Started by Wanderer in Ski Chatter - 4 Replies

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Wanderer posted Jan-2013

One person was killed and another seriously injured in a Zorb in a ski resort in Russia. A Zorb is a large inflatable ball that you get strapped into and are then rolled down a hill. Apparently, they have become a popular feature in ski resorts in Russia.

Unfortunately, in this case, the Zorb veered off course and ended up going over a cliff :x

Here is a link to a news story about the incident:

http://newsfeed.time.com/2013/01/09/one-dead-one-injured-in-russian-zorbing-accident/

You can see it all on video on Youtube and other video websites :shock:

Snapzzz
reply to 'What not to do on your ski trip!'
posted Jan-2013

That is awful, the video isn't graphic but still is pleasant as you know what is going on.
Skied: Arinsal, La Plagne, Alpe D'huez, Flaine, Les Arcs, Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz, Sauze, Courchevel, Val Thorens

Andyhull
reply to 'What not to do on your ski trip!'
posted Jan-2013

I'm guessing that wouldn't be cover on your travel insurance?

Snapzzz
reply to 'What not to do on your ski trip!'
posted Jan-2013

andyhull wrote:I'm guessing that wouldn't be cover on your travel insurance?


Im sure the participants will not be claiming this time.
Skied: Arinsal, La Plagne, Alpe D'huez, Flaine, Les Arcs, Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz, Sauze, Courchevel, Val Thorens

Comanche597
reply to 'What not to do on your ski trip!'
posted Jan-2013

I'm not sure I could do that anyway, I'm too claustrophobic, but from the video, there was no safety cover: no fencing, no helpers spaced at intervals; absolutely nothing

Topic last updated on 15-January-2013 at 22:43