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craiger_123 t1_j0hwxx1 wrote

O’Connell, 37, was found dead Tuesday morning after he collided with a tree in a heavily wooded area near one of the resort’s ski trails, said Sgt Melody Cutler, public information officer for the Unified police department. He was wearing a helmet, but suffered a spinal fracture and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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OrangeLoco t1_j0i1si5 wrote

I wonder if his helmet had MIPS.

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guacharusmaximus t1_j0i48no wrote

"Mips, or Multi-Directional Impact Protection System, uses a slip plane designed to manage energy from rotational and angular impacts."

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Junkyard_Pope t1_j0j5pnr wrote

He was also a ski instructor and outdoor guide. Truly a freak accident.

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sorta_kindof t1_j0jascg wrote

I wouldnt call it a freak accident. Dude avoided fast moving trees for a living. You can mess that up about 1ish times

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CoyotesAreGreen t1_j0jgtyw wrote

Technically the trees aren't moving. They typically stay pretty stationary.

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sorta_kindof t1_j0jhx11 wrote

This whole time I thoght skiing was just standing still and the expensive lift pass was so they could move the mountain at you... I mean why else would it cost so much

Are you telling me they charge for a hill to fall down.....for fun? I don't believe you

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The_Only_Dick_Cheney t1_j0lsswu wrote

How is that a freak accident?

A freak accident is walking to work and getting hit by an engine off a plane.

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