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Video: Reporter Takes Handheld Camera on Sochi Downhill Course
By Kyle Scott
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Graham Bell is a five-time Olympic skiier and, now, a presenter* for BBC. This weekend he rode the downhill course with a handheld camera. It’s… fucking insane. Had this conversation with my future father-in-law last night: Better chance of death having no experience: ski jump or downhill? I said ski jump, because in downhill you’d wipeout long before hitting dangerous speeds. You’d be gone by that first turn. He said downhill, because in ski jump you could start lower on the chute and slide straight down the hill when you crash. But I’d argue that once you’re committed to the jump, you’re the same as the pros– flying through the air, no opting out at that point. And you wouldn’t want to start halfway down the chute because you wouldn’t have enough speed and will crash to the ground even harder. Anyway, what says you? More terrifying– downhill or ski jump?
[yop_poll id=”6″]*The Brits are so cute with their terminology.
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.