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What's the closest you have ever been to actually dying? (linux.community)
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[โ€“] [S] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

But there are also all the other skiers going down fast that can hit you. I tried snowboarding once and just when I was getting the hang of it I fell on some ice and broke my thumb. Nothing life threatening but it required a surgery and I couldn't do any sports for about 6 months so it was super irritating. After that I decided it's too much risk even on green slopes and just gave up.

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  • [โ€“] 3 points 2 years ago

    Really unfortunate that this happened to you on your first time... There's definitely always a possibility for it, you're right.

    I learned when I was a kid so for me it's like riding a bike and I get in control of it quickly even if it's been a few years since the last time. But I'm not like, a great skier and don't try to go particularly fast, I just enjoy spending the day on the mountain.

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