Mike Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I caught up with the Winter Olympics last night on the ole' iPlayer... I could watch this stuff all day... why is Curling so compulsive!? My favourites are Luge (for speed related thrills, those folks are missing the fear gene) and the short track speed skating... how effing good is that!? Anyone else watching any of this? even though the 'highlights' seem to be on at silly o'clock in the morning!? Here is what's coming up next week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Women's downhill skiing for me. I saw it a couple of nights ago when Vonn won the gold, knicker-gripping stuff. I remember watching Ski Sunday years ago, and thinking that the slopes didn't look particularly steep. Well, fast forward a few years and I was looking down a men's downhill run in France: crikey! You may as well ski off a sheer cliff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Women's downhill skiing for me. I saw it a couple of nights ago when Vonn won the gold, knicker-gripping stuff. I remember watching Ski Sunday years ago, and thinking that the slopes didn't look particularly steep. Well, fast forward a few years and I was looking down a men's downhill run in France: crikey! You may as well ski off a sheer cliff. God, yes. I watched that race. What an amazing piece of television that was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 For me it has to be the Snowboard Cross. That had me enthralled both nights it was on. Very exciting stuff. It's a shame they don't do downhill skiing in the same way, but for health and safety reasons, I suppose. Like this gdoHdAEC1gg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 The half pipe snow boarding was amazing too... double corkscrews-a-gogo!? Shaun White is pretty good isn't he?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraspanner Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I caught up with the Winter Olympics last night on the ole' iPlayer... I could watch this stuff all day... why is Curling so compulsive!? My favourites are Luge (for speed related thrills, those folks are missing the fear gene) and the short track speed skating... how effing good is that!? Anyone else watching any of this? even though the 'highlights' seem to be on at silly o'clock in the morning!? Here is what's coming up next week... It has to be the curling for me, but then again I have curled for years now including competitions abroad so I know a couple of the competitors. I used to play in the junior comps so know Eve Muirhead the British skip. Its a great sport and I cant believe how many people comment on it at work about how good it is to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Shaun White is pretty good isn't he?! Annoyingly, he's like Travis Pastrana. He's good at everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 The ski jumping is a particular favourite of mine. It's sooooo high up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 It has to be the curling for me I'd really like to try it... is it something many places do? How did you get into it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 ok,... in bad taste considering how resent the event transpired but, what the hell,... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraspanner Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I'd really like to try it... is it something many places do? How did you get into it? Well living in Scotland is definately an advantage:d I started when I was 10 and it was through my Primary school. Basically the Head teacher was a curler so he started us off. Then from there on I played in a league that was set up for schools. Then at high school there was big school competitions so played in that every year. The I started playing in the Junior competitions with my best finish as 3rd in the Scottish Junior Championships. Then I took a break for a while when I finished Uni. Started playing again a lot more this year and hoping to get back into the mens competitions next season. Anyway I believer there are a number of ice rinks in England now for curling so it would be a case of finding the nearest and going along. I think it is starting to take off a bit more in England so it is def something that will expand. Once you have found an ice rink near you they will offer lessons etc so you can try it out. Hope this helps, sorry for the essay:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Womens downhill skiing. Actually, any sport with women in it except darts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I love the moguls and the ski jumping! Moguls is great just watching there legs look like they're actually part of a cartoon, whilst the upper body is relatively still. Must take it's toll on the knees. The Ski Jumping for the thrill it must be I guess. Like the luges, these people have no fear gene and just go flying midair for 7-10 seconds at a time, at 75mph over 100 plus meters in many cases. Ski flying is even better though. Here's the Ski Flying World Record Q4c4DhVVAwU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 Anyway I believer there are a number of ice rinks in England now for curling so it would be a case of finding the nearest and going along. Thanks for that bud... I'll check it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 ok,... in bad taste considering how resent the event transpired but, what the hell,... http://i45.tinypic.com/nl20z9.jpg that's just WRONG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 When does the volleyball start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 When does the volleyball start? Same time as the paintballing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraspanner Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Thanks for that bud... I'll check it out No problem mate, here are a couple of links that may be of some use http://www.englishcurling.org.uk/ http://www.fentonsrink.co.uk/ Fentons rink is in Kent not sure where that is in relation to you:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Is Polar Bear racing an exhibition event at this games? What about the Ice Road Truck racing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Is Polar Bear racing an exhibition event at this games? What about the Ice Road Truck racing? Penguin gymnastics would be nice. Also, seal tennis, whale-colliding and dolphin high-jump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 whats the sport called when athleties have to cross country ski and shoot targets with a rifle. Thats a pretty cool sport! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterSheen Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 whats the sport called when athleties have to cross country ski and shoot targets with a rifle. Thats a pretty cool sport! Biathlon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Weird name but yes!, Thats the one thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 whats the sport called when athleties have to cross country ski and shoot targets with a rifle. Thats a pretty cool sport! They should just call that sport 'James Bond' and be done with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Biathlon? For those who like doing a bit of uphill too ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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