Bulgaria Ski discussion board

Hi

I think one of the problems, which occurs mid week. Is sometimes there are simply too many people (skiers and boarders) who have had there first few lessons, then they go off on thier own. They think they are good, because they can point down hill and go. But the problem is they dont have the experience or abillity to read and react to the snow conditions and the other riders in front of them. And we've all done it!, I certainly have!

I know sometimes it seems as if its beginer boarders, but this is because they only have 3 days of lessons, then thier let loose with no guide or instruction. So having no choice, its not really thier fault. But after all this, I bet everyone here has had an "out of control" moment and ploughed into someone else.

I was in Borovets in january, and had a fantastic time. This was largely due to the people I met, and rode the mountain with. A mixture of skiiers and Boarders.

So lets not say "I board" or "I ski", lets just say we all do "mountain sports".

Garry

me and OH board and the children have been doing skiing but recently my son has shown interest in boarding (kids are 9+10yrs old)
this year while in Boro my daughter on her skis came with me up the chairlift to do a run and i was on my board, all was good and she was great then a boarder went over her skis (an adult boarder and english) she had been in front of him going down the slope, she fell over as did he and he got up and started yelling at her about bloody skiiers etc and worse i was fuming and she got upset, he stopped his noise when i got over to them,she was still on the floor stuggling with skis and poles and he hadnt helped her at all or even that i heard asked if she was alright she had said sorry thoughi didnt feel it was her fault, the bloke left then muttering under his breath. i helped my daughter up cuddled her and we went on.

2 days later me and both children met up with OH at bottom of slopes to go for lunch he had met up with some other boarders so we go to the restaurnat and the bloke is sat there waiting for OH the look on his face and on OHs when he realised the kiddy skiier his mate and been slagging off was out little one, he couldnt say sorry enough and bought the kids some choccy, and rest of week he was kind and polite to the children if he saw them out on slopes

Deano, you are correct but it doesn't not matter if the skier was skiing switch or not. The person lower on the slope has right of way no matter what.
Please see the FIS code of conduct below. Every mountain user should know this. If you don't, you should not be on the slopes.

international FIS code of conduct

Do not endanger or prejudice others.

Ski or ride in control and adapt your style and speed to your ability and the mountain conditions.

The skier/rider in front has priority - leave enough space. Leave plenty of space when overtaking a slower slope user.

Look up and down the mountain before moving off or entering a marked run.

Snowboarders should be aware of the blind spot over and just behind their leading shoulder.

Only stop at the edge of the piste or where you can clearly be seen.

When climbing up or down, always keep to the side of the piste.

Obey all signs and markings - they are there for your safety.

In case of accident, mark the area with your skis/board, provide help and alert rescue services.

All those involved in an accident, including witnesses, should exchange names and addresses.

All the above are legally binding for all slope users.