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Originally Posted by stonelizard91  but what I'm trying to say is that fear of injury shouldn't put anyone off skiing |
Absolutely. It still doesn't put me off.
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Originally Posted by stonelizard91 Most people who are sensible and in control won't have an serious accident in their skiing trip |
Sensibility has nothing to do with it. Even the best skiers have accidents. As you progress to more complex (and thus steep) runs, you're going to be travelling at a higher velocity. With that momentum, even the smallest mistakes can cause catastrophic injuries.