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Alberto Tomba (black run) Bansko
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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 01-19-05 12:11Alberto Tomba (black run) Bansko
Has anyone skied this particular black run in Bansko? Aparrently it is quite a tough run and even more so if the conditions are a bit icy! It is named after the famous Italian downhill champian who, as far as I can tell, set up the ski resort of Bansko.I'm looking at giving it a go.
re: Alberto Tomba (black run) Bansko
I did ski it last year, well I say ski, Bansko last year was my second week of skiing ever and I attempted it on my 3rd day.To be honest I skied about 20 yds and spun down the rest on my back whilst trying to stop
Had to apologise to the Dad of the 7yr old girl I took out like a skittle while on my back
This year it will be a different story
re: Alberto Tomba (black run) Bansko
Was the terrain really that difficult i.e loads of moguls to negotiate, very narrow in places, trees and particularly steep? or was it just that you perhaps weren't ready for such a run?re: Alberto Tomba (black run) Bansko
Hi Hornster
My understanding is that it is an F.I.S. slalom run with gradients in parts of 35 degrees. It was officially opened by Alberta Tomba and they named the run in his honour. That is steep my friend and not for the faint hearted, normally these types of runs mogal up with the constant traversing so unless you are a hardened bump skier and head straight down it you will be picking your way with the rest of us.
Still it will be quite an achievement to get down in one piece....
Note ...
My understanding is that it is an F.I.S. slalom run with gradients in parts of 35 degrees. It was officially opened by Alberta Tomba and they named the run in his honour. That is steep my friend and not for the faint hearted, normally these types of runs mogal up with the constant traversing so unless you are a hardened bump skier and head straight down it you will be picking your way with the rest of us.
Still it will be quite an achievement to get down in one piece....
Note ...
Hi Hornster
My understanding is that it is an F.I.S. slalom run with gradients in parts of 35 degrees. It was officially opened by Alberta Tomba and they named the run in his honour. That is steep my friend and not for the faint hearted, normally these types of runs mogal up with the constant traversing so unless you are a hardened bump skier and head straight down it you will be picking your way with the rest of us.
Still it will be quite an achievement to get down in one piece....
Note to Bonzo, was it a mogal field when you skied it ???
steve c
My understanding is that it is an F.I.S. slalom run with gradients in parts of 35 degrees. It was officially opened by Alberta Tomba and they named the run in his honour. That is steep my friend and not for the faint hearted, normally these types of runs mogal up with the constant traversing so unless you are a hardened bump skier and head straight down it you will be picking your way with the rest of us.
Still it will be quite an achievement to get down in one piece....
Note to Bonzo, was it a mogal field when you skied it ???
steve c
re: Alberto Tomba (black run) Bansko
I'll have a look at it when I get there. I'm a pretty confident skier, so, we'll see.Perhaps I will see you on it.
re: Alberto Tomba (black run) Bansko
You might mate, i`ll be the one catching his skis on his walking frame
re: Alberto Tomba (black run) Bansko
I don't recall it being too bumpy (moguls are the big bumps right )But I do remember it being very steep and at the time pretty icey. I also remember it was the only time I had gone over and found it impossible to stop sliding (took about 60-80 yards to stop)
I just wasn't ready methinks
re: Alberto Tomba (black run) Bansko
Yeah, it is the ice that makes, particularly a black run,very tricky indeed. However, when in good condition i.e. a decent covering of fresh snow, I reckon that a lot of black runs are well within the ability of most intermediate skiers. As long as your stopping techniques are solid, whether that be a snow plough or parallel stop.re: Alberto Tomba (black run) Bansko
Another thought, with all this fresh snow they will piste it every morning so best to get there early before it chops up to much, remember, keep forward in your boots,keep looking down the hill and complete your turns to check your speed and most importantly ENJOY YOURSELF !!! (i am sure you will,,,,)
Be safe
steve c
