What kind of Mansion would you ask for??

[dmc]

Is the guy hurt? Does he need to sue?

Come on people this is our sport we're talking about...!!!!!!

I'm starting to feel like you guys are more into $ then skiing...

 

[ctenidae]

How do you not notice the seat is up?
Does that lift have 2 sections for each bench? Most I've seen are one solid seat- why didn't the kid fall through?
I can understand how you could intentionally go ass-first through a hole, but not accidently, not in full ski gear, and not in a way that gets your pants pulled off.

 

[ctenidae]

Looking at the pictures some more, there's no way he "fell through the seat"- wouldn't both skis be stuck up, rather than just one?

Unless that lift has some really strange seat design, I'm assigning this one a "Dumbass" status.

 

[dmc]

Looking at the pictures some more, there's no way he "fell through the seat"- wouldn't both skis be stuck up, rather than just one?

Unless that lift has some really strange seat design, I'm assigning this one a "Dumbass" status.

If thats the case - can a Ski Area sue a customer for being an idiot...???

 

[billski]

From the pictures, I see one Vail personnel participating in the rescue. The remainder look like Joe ordinary skiers.

suffered from exposure? How long did they leave him hanging, so-to-speak?

 

[ctenidae]

If thats the case - can a Ski Area sue a customer for being an idiot...???

Probably not, but it does have some marketing ppotential- "Ski Vail- even this guy managed to (almost)"

 

[frozencorn]

Sad part is, the guy will probably win.

 

[billski]

If thats the case - can a Ski Area sue a customer for being an idiot...???

Have you seen the "don't do stupid things" stickers on extension ladder lately? It's all because home depot insists on selling them to idiots.

 

[drjeff]

Looking at the pictures some more, there's no way he "fell through the seat"- wouldn't both skis be stuck up, rather than just one?

Unless that lift has some really strange seat design, I'm assigning this one a "Dumbass" status.

I agree. How the heck could an adult basically fold themselves in 1/2 while wearing ski gear and be able to fit through the openings that the seat sits on an a HSQ?? That opening is atmost 18"

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

What if it isn't - what if he's just a bozo?

Shouldn't the pads be down on the chair..I hope the guy gets some $$$$

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

I'd take a lifetime family pass to Vail!

I would want cash $$$$..I would try to settle out of court..

 

[Hawkshot99]

Shouldn't the pads be down on the chair..I hope the guy gets some $$$$

And that is what is so screwed up with this country. Can not take responsibility for our own actions. Must blame others so we can profit..........

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

And that is what is so screwed up with this country. Can not take responsibility for our own actions. Must blame others so we can profit..........

But if it was neglect on the side of the ski resort..the guy has a case,,

 

[dmc]

Shouldn't the pads be down on the chair..I hope the guy gets some $$$$

lame...
Litigious BS will ruin our sport...

 

[marcski]

not on point, but this thread seems to be getting a lot of action this afternoon. World Cup SL. race live from Zagreb, Croatia right now on universalsports.com. Last 10 racers coming up.

 

[dmc]

And that is what is so screwed up with this country. Can not take responsibility for our own actions. Must blame others so we can profit..........

Yeah... and have GSS cheering them on....

 

[Hawkshot99]

But if it was neglect on the side of the ski resort..the guy has a case,,

Even if he doesnt have a case he will sue to get money, and that costs the mpountain a ton of oney in court fees and lawyer costs.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

lame...
Litigious BS will ruin our sport...

Ski resorts need good lawyers and good insurance policies..we're in America a sue happy country..that's why I'm about to presalt all the paths and walkways at work in a few..so some old lady doesn't sue us when she falls and breaks her hips..

 

[dmc]

I would want cash $$$$..I would try to settle out of court..

lame... totally lame.... Shoobis maximus...

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Even if he doesnt have a case he will sue to get money, and that costs the mpountain a ton of oney in court fees and lawyer costs.

Well it's one think ski resorts have to deal with..and part of the reason why lift tickets are so expensive..reality..it's tough to change reality..it's easier to accept it..