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Started by Tino_11 in South America - 85 Replies

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Tony_H
reply to 'Portillo as it happens....'
posted Jul-2009

tino_11 wrote:
Tony_H wrote:Having spent a few days on the slopes with Tino, I can confirm he most definitely does not turn.


Thats not entirely accurate Tony, I do lean a little to get round corners, only a little mind; no need to go nuts.


:lol:

No you're right. I definitely saw you stop a couple of times, sit down, have a smoke, and then turn your board in the direction of the slope around the bend and head off again in the general direction of the nearest bar. On or off piste, whichever was the shortest route.
Brilliant to watch.
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Bandit
reply to 'Portillo as it happens....'
posted Jul-2009

Tony_H wrote:
tino_11 wrote:
Tony_H wrote:Having spent a few days on the slopes with Tino, I can confirm he most definitely does not turn.


Thats not entirely accurate Tony, I do lean a little to get round corners, only a little mind; no need to go nuts.


:lol:

No you're right.I definitely saw you stop a couple of times, sit down, have a smoke, and then turn your board in the direction of the slope around the bend and head off again in the general direction of the nearest bar. On or off piste, whichever was the shortest route.
Brilliant to watch.


M'Lud I rest my case about the characteristics of Hillfrogs :-P


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Tino_11
reply to 'Portillo as it happens....'
posted Jul-2009

:roll: Sitting down (at the edge) to have a smoke has several benefits:

1. It allows skiers to catch up
2. I can spend 5 minutes taking in the scenary
3. I can take some nice action shots of others
4. I can rest my upper legs to allow another high speed straight line assault on the hill )

Anyhoo, my flickr account has reached capacity, so I have to figure out another way of getting some photos up on here. Yesterday was incredible, this is truely the most beautiful place I have been.

www  The Only Way is Down http://towid.blogspot.com/

Bandit
reply to 'Portillo as it happens....'
posted Jul-2009

tino_11 wrote: :roll: Sitting down (at the edge) to have a smoke has several benefits:

1. It allows skiers to catch up
2. I can spend 5 minutes taking in the scenary
3. I can take some nice action shots of others
4. I can rest my upper legs to allow another high speed straight line assault on the hill )

Anyhoo, my flickr account has reached capacity, so I have to figure out another way of getting some photos up on here. Yesterday was incredible, this is truely the most beautiful place I have been.



Of course Tino 8)

Get yourself a Picasa account from Google )

Pablo Escobar
reply to 'Portillo as it happens....'
posted Jul-2009

tino_11 wrote: :roll: Sitting down (at the edge) to have a smoke has several benefits:

1. It allows skiers to catch up
2. I can spend 5 minutes taking in the scenary
3. I can take some nice action shots of others
4. I can rest my upper legs to allow another high speed straight line assault on the hill )

Anyhoo, my flickr account has reached capacity, so I have to figure out another way of getting some photos up on here. Yesterday was incredible, this is truely the most beautiful place I have been.



Or upgrade to pro! I have to disagree with the first point ;)

Tony_H
reply to 'Portillo as it happens....'
posted Jul-2009

tino_11 wrote: :roll: Sitting down (at the edge) to have a smoke has several benefits:

1. It allows skiers to catch up
2. I can spend 5 minutes taking in the scenary
3. I can take some nice action shots of others
4. I can rest my upper legs to allow another high speed straight line assault on the hill )

Anyhoo, my flickr account has reached capacity, so I have to figure out another way of getting some photos up on here. Yesterday was incredible, this is truely the most beautiful place I have been.



You missed

5. I can get covered in snow when my skiing mates fly past me

Upload photos to Photobucket of Snapfish. 8)
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Tino_11
reply to 'Portillo as it happens....'
posted Jul-2009

Pablo Escobar wrote:
tino_11 wrote: :roll: Sitting down (at the edge) to have a smoke has several benefits:

1. It allows skiers to catch up
2. I can spend 5 minutes taking in the scenary
3. I can take some nice action shots of others
4. I can rest my upper legs to allow another high speed straight line assault on the hill )

Anyhoo, my flickr account has reached capacity, so I have to figure out another way of getting some photos up on here. Yesterday was incredible, this is truely the most beautiful place I have been.



Or upgrade to pro! I have to disagree with the first point ;)


Ah yes, but you are somewhat of a better skier than I have been on the mountain with before!!
www  The Only Way is Down http://towid.blogspot.com/

Brimster
reply to 'Portillo as it happens....'
posted Jul-2009

Tino you are making me hugely jealous :mrgreen:

This coming from a person who has seen those views only a few weeks ago and has just spent a week in the Bolivian jungle and pampas!! I think I will definitely calling back into that area before I head to New Zealand for their snow!

Keep reporting......

Topic last updated on 05-September-2009 at 00:39