posted Mar 3, 2008

Thank you for finally putting a ski sunday prog on that people want to watch - a long time since it was a topic on conversation after the weekend. Love the format - not everyone is a skiier but doesn't mean cannot appreciate it. Please continue.

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posted Mar 3, 2008

Please help! Due to a glitch in my PVR I lost the end of the programme just as Ed & Graham were getting to the end of their 'race'. Can somebody please tell me who won?

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posted Mar 4, 2008

Graham got there first, but conceded to Ed when he realised the extent of what he'd gone through. Ed said it was the hardest thing he'd ever done and had a little cry afterwards. Bless.

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posted Mar 4, 2008

Yes a great show, I've really enjoyed most of Ski Sunday this season, although I felt Ed's trips had a bit too much time spent off the snow.

It's very sadly ironic that the downhill coverage from Kvitfjell on Sunday featured an item on the race medical team, and even had Graham ask about helicopter evacuation. The safety team member being interviewed said no a helicopter would not be a first resort (although we frequently see helicopters used at races and resorts for bad injuries)...

... and in Sunday's Super-G Austria's Matthias Lanzinger suffered a horrific crash with terrible damage to his left leg. I have heard the Austrian Ski Federation are saying it took 6 hours to get him to a hospital with the correct facilities for his injury, via a commandeered private helicopter from which they had to pull out the back seats to get him transported. Tragically, his left leg is now to be amputated due to prolonged lack of blood supply to his foot, and the implication is the long delay getting him to treatment was a major contributing factor.

I wonder if Graham has any views, given his experience and the recent
item on safety in the show. Obviously direct criticism of any parties would not be appropriate - but are facilities generally adequate? Does the level of medical provision vary greatly at different race venues etc?

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posted Mar 4, 2008

Enjoyed the show Ed and Graham - I generally like the new format, thought the earlier shows could have focused less on some of the travel n' trains. I think it is good to show people skiing/boarding outside of the competitions. The Celeb bits are useful for beginners or intermediates picking up tips - how about viewres getting this chance next year. I'd jump at the chance for coaching from a pro skier! Loved the challenge item this week - it's given us an idea when 10 of us go to Espace Killy area next week, thinking of doind a round the area (Tignes/Val dI'sere resorts) challenge one day.... adds a bit of spice to things.

Keep up the good work and hope its back next year!

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posted Mar 4, 2008

Totally agree. Joined 606 just so I could cheer on Ed and Graham in the hope they stick with the format for next year. Only bit not so sure about is the celebrity bit but like your idea Yossarian of this being continued but with viewer participation. It is interesting that the format change has faced a bit of ctiticism as in my mind it is nice to see a fresh approach to a ski show to give it that broader appeal. Of course we all wish it was us in Graham and Ed's shoes who wouldn't, but what I get from it is inspiration to go and do it all myself. Unfortunately after 26 years on the slopes this year is my first year off the slopes - family commitments! However, ski sunday keeps me sane. Here's hoping its back next year on our tv screens!

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posted Mar 5, 2008

Graham & Ed.
We've been watching the show since the begining and it is such a breath of fresh air to see an Alpine sports show brodcast in this way.
I've read the earlier posts from, i suspect 'older' viewers complaining about not enough Ski coverage being shown. Well tough. As you told them it's live every Sat/Sun on Eurosport and first thing on a Sun morning on C4.
Going a Ski/Board holiday now is not just about staying in the resort. It's about hiking,backcountry/heli-boarding/sking and even taking a day off to trek to local areas and support the Alpine Community. We did this at Mayerhoffen and bought the best sausage and shnapps ever.
I think that the Top Gear format you have brought to Ski Sunday is now the bench mark for future Alpine Productions.
Will series 2 meet our now demanding expectations?
Lets hope so.
Great show Gents.

Loved the mini-bus full of challet girls Graham. Sure that was not a plant?

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posted Mar 5, 2008

Pleased to read that the general viewing public are coming round to the fact that the new show format is one of quality. it has everything and makes excellent viewing.must have watched celeb tips at least 3 times each.just back from avoriaz having practiced the poles around body tip.did it look silly?yes, but it helped-cheers graham. think ed has supplied great items throughout, even if he is a snowboarder!cant help thinking though that graham would still have won this weeks challenge....without crying.sorry ed. keep up the good work boys, its been superb.

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posted Mar 5, 2008

Just wanted to say that we absolutely love the new Ski Sunday format! Watched the old programme a bit before if it was on, but now it's a weekly must-see for everyone in the household, including my non-skiing mum! We're all looking forward to seeing how the show develops in future, as the combination of travel info, tips, racing and general alpine adventures has us hooked.

Well done guys!

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posted Mar 5, 2008

Guys, what a programme, loved it to bits, well done... Great to see Ed getting emotional after his trek, it looked like hard work. Sad to hear about Matthias Lanzinger -

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