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István · Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 11:38 am Post subject: ECS 06 Pics/Vids/Reports

Guys, just thought why not launching a thread like this to have everything in one place.

As for myself I don't have pictures, neither videos, but enjoyed the weekend quite a lot - it was great to see you all guys there and dig trenches together into the slopes of Grimentz.

What else can I say - see ya all next year!

Best,

István

Hans · Rank 5 Joined: 19 Mar 2003 Posts: 782

Good idea, Istvan.

Nice to meet you, only did not drink Jägermeisters with you. May be next time. By the way, never seen a guy made such nice trenches at such irresponsible high speeds as you with your Virus, incredible!!! Clap

Greets, Hans.

István · Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 4:53 pm Post subject:

Hans,

2 things I have to add:
- I have asked for a Jagermeister, but they did not know what it was. They looked at me if I was an alien.... Alien

- As for the speed I have to admit that it is rather a control issue than a skill or braveness on my side.... Wink

There was a run where 2 cameramen were standing there and I really wanted to do a good run Cool

, but was too fast even in the first turn, not to mention the followings..... finally I don't know how but managed to stay on the slope without any skidding or braking - maybe it was my guardian angel watching over me... Angel

Maybe this was the one you saw, otherwise I tried to keep a moderate speed..... Cool

Cheers,

István

ps.: I think I remember when we met on the top of a steep one, I think it was not the one when I scared myself to death... Think

then maybe I'm really fast... Vampire

WokkingMax · Rank 5 Joined: 20 Feb 2004 Posts: 350

Nice Thread, but there still no Pics Confused

Greetz Max

Hans · Rank 5 Joined: 19 Mar 2003 Posts: 782

Yes, that was the one, I was standing on top of that piste, my wife was standing at the bottom. The only thing she saw was a cloud of snowsprays and you were about 50 meters away of that spray Alien

. So think it wasn't Istvan but a (VIRUS) alien who went through Mach1.

Greets, Hans.

István · Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 7:02 pm Post subject:

I hope I'll see more on the videos/pics than a big spray.... on the first day's video my only appearance was a screwed up backside when I'm hitting the ground angrily with my fist when loosing the edge....

If we are talking about big sprays, Skywalker is the real pro - after his first turn all the rest was hidden by the cloud of ice he ripped off from the surface.... Wink

I think he should change to Icewalker from Skywalker based on his performance on the slope beneath the gondola.... Razz

Cheers,

István

fivat · Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 10:58 pm Post subject: Re: ECS 06 Pics/Vids/Reports

I repost here Nils' request:

fivat · Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2006 1:15 am Post subject: Great session!

We were lucky again this year: as for the 2 preceding sessions, we got 3 sunny days! Cool

Snow conditions are however bad in Zinal this season: people in the area had not seen so little snow on February for 40 years! Fortunately we could move to Grimentz (8 minutes away) where the conditions were much better. It had even snowed 15 cm right before the event, making the slopes very good.

Thank you to everyone for coming and bringing a nice atmosphere Bravo

The evening meal on Saturday, with so many people, was amazing! More than 150 persons have come for 1, 2, or 3 days, or even more Exclamation

Moreover we got many girls this year Wink

Patrice Fivat

Guy · Rank 3 Joined: 29 Dec 2005 Posts: 44 Location: Kent, UK

Guys!

I'd just like to say the event was great! I learned loads from Jacques on his training sessions Shocked

. Now I know what I've been doing wrong all this time Wink

. I was very impressed by the general high standard of ECing of the majority of the people. It was very nice to meet so many friendly, enthusiastic and great carvers, and to put a face to some of the forum posters.

Nils, Jacques and Patrice, thanks for organizing such a great event at such a small cost Clap

and it was nice meeting you all Smile

. The evening dinner and wine up the mountain with the video from the day's filming was very nice. Thanks again for the t-shirt too Bravo

. I can't wait to get back on my Swoard and practise what I've learned! I hope I'm now able to master linked laid turns before the season's out Very Happy

.

Guy