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RIP Magnus Kastengren - Inquest verdict
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No answers on renowned Swedish skier's death -
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11308333
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Salient point from the Coroner at the end of that article: "Coroner Crerar recommended skiers regularly check and replace critical equipment.
He also recommended skiers check and then double-check their gear -- preferably using a buddy system -- before embarking on a high-risk ski.
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buddy system of checks is a key component of other high risk activities, particularly scuba diving. Worth considering for those who venture into 'no fall' zones.
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Magnus had very much a "Mcgyver" approach to his gear, sad to say.
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Reading that; the comment that his boots were in walk mode may be the critical thing!
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scooby_simon wrote:
Reading that; the comment that his boots were in walk mode may be the critical thing!
Could be although it generally doesn't make a huge difference for good skiers.
The principal risks if you are using tech bindings premature toe piece release due to:
i. worn inserts
ii. ice formation in the inserts or under the toe piece - you can check for this before you start by trying to lock the toe piece, if it won't lock there's a problem and you should find out what it is
most steep skiers lock the toe pieces anyway so will notice this.
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davidof wrote:
Could be although it generally doesn't make a huge difference for good skiers.
The number of times I have had friends say at the bottom of an off-piste run "Oh, I just realised I had my boots in walk mode all down that!"
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I have done that myself many times. Never caused a fall and generally just feels like I am having an 'off' day; and I am far from being a pro.
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