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Re: Olympic Sleigh Rider Killed Today
What a shame. How fast do you suppose he was traveling? I guess he went out doing something he enjoyed though.
What a shame. How fast do you suppose he was traveling? I guess he went out doing something he enjoyed though.
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Ouch!
Looks like there is an issue with the track design. Make the turns as hairy as you want but it looks like there would be some pretty simple solutions to keeping the athletes on the track and out of the support poles.
Ouch!
Looks like there is an issue with the track design. Make the turns as hairy as you want but it looks like there would be some pretty simple solutions to keeping the athletes on the track and out of the support poles.
Re: Olympic Sleigh Rider Killed Today
last recorded speed was 89.4! and they say that there are guys going faster holy crap some one pray for them
last recorded speed was 89.4! and they say that there are guys going faster holy crap some one pray for them
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It pisses me off that a competitor died because some moron didn't think to put some padding on a steel beam. I'm sure that it sounded like some one stomping on a bag of chips every time they compressed his chest for CPR.
It pisses me off that a competitor died because some moron didn't think to put some padding on a steel beam. I'm sure that it sounded like some one stomping on a bag of chips every time they compressed his chest for CPR.
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Better to go out in battle, then rotting in some hospital for years!
Better to go out in battle, then rotting in some hospital for years!
Re: Olympic Sleigh Rider Killed Today
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: El Shavewa</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It pisses me off that a competitor died because some moron didn't think to put some padding on a steel beam. I'm sure that it sounded like some one stomping on a bag of chips every time they compressed his chest for CPR.</div></div>
Dude, at that speed and the beam that solid, ain't no padding was going to save that guy. The good thing is, I bet he didn't feel it... God Bless Him and his family
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: El Shavewa</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It pisses me off that a competitor died because some moron didn't think to put some padding on a steel beam. I'm sure that it sounded like some one stomping on a bag of chips every time they compressed his chest for CPR.</div></div>
Dude, at that speed and the beam that solid, ain't no padding was going to save that guy. The good thing is, I bet he didn't feel it... God Bless Him and his family
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Its Global Warming's fault,
On a serious note, my prayers go out for him and his family.
Its Global Warming's fault,
On a serious note, my prayers go out for him and his family.
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Some Aussies (known madmen) are saying the luge track is too dangerous. That ought to mean something.
90 mph is, if I recall correctly faster than usual.
At that speed, padding or not, one is dead or worse. There is netting just past that spot, but none there. Additional netting had been put up after complaints, according to one article.
OIC is claiming copyright on all video, so Youtube has had most of them pulled immediately after posting.
Some Aussies (known madmen) are saying the luge track is too dangerous. That ought to mean something.
90 mph is, if I recall correctly faster than usual.
At that speed, padding or not, one is dead or worse. There is netting just past that spot, but none there. Additional netting had been put up after complaints, according to one article.
OIC is claiming copyright on all video, so Youtube has had most of them pulled immediately after posting.
Re: Olympic Sleigh Rider Killed Today
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DebosDave</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: El Shavewa</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It pisses me off that a competitor died because some moron didn't think to put some padding on a steel beam. I'm sure that it sounded like some one stomping on a bag of chips every time they compressed his chest for CPR.</div></div>
Dude, at that speed and the beam that solid, ain't no padding was going to save that guy. The good thing is, I bet he didn't feel it... God Bless Him and his family </div></div>
This really sucks, and IMO with a lil foresight could have been prevented. For as fast as these people are traveling, the track? walls seemed REAL low, especially with structural beams, and a steel catwalk just a few feet out. Reinforced plexiglass along the top rim of the track? (NASCAR, hockey??? ) could have possibly allowed him to bounce off the side (of the PG) and just finish sliding to a stop. Lives to compete tomorrow....
God Bless him and family +1.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DebosDave</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: El Shavewa</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It pisses me off that a competitor died because some moron didn't think to put some padding on a steel beam. I'm sure that it sounded like some one stomping on a bag of chips every time they compressed his chest for CPR.</div></div>
Dude, at that speed and the beam that solid, ain't no padding was going to save that guy. The good thing is, I bet he didn't feel it... God Bless Him and his family </div></div>
This really sucks, and IMO with a lil foresight could have been prevented. For as fast as these people are traveling, the track? walls seemed REAL low, especially with structural beams, and a steel catwalk just a few feet out. Reinforced plexiglass along the top rim of the track? (NASCAR, hockey??? ) could have possibly allowed him to bounce off the side (of the PG) and just finish sliding to a stop. Lives to compete tomorrow....
God Bless him and family +1.
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They say this track is the fastest in the world. There has also been debate about its safety.
They say this track is the fastest in the world. There has also been debate about its safety.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 338LM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">They say this track is the fastest in the world. There has also been debate about its safety. </div></div>
I have a pretty strong feeling that debate will turn into a trial.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 338LM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">They say this track is the fastest in the world. There has also been debate about its safety. </div></div>
I have a pretty strong feeling that debate will turn into a trial.
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They will just mandate restricter plates and air dams on the helmets
They will just mandate restricter plates and air dams on the helmets
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I didn't say there weren't answers, but wrapping padding around that pole would have done little to help him. The plexi-glass or the netting that is a WIN for sure. Will be interesting if some sort of trial comes of this. What I hope it does do is raise the standard for track safety and design.
I didn't say there weren't answers, but wrapping padding around that pole would have done little to help him. The plexi-glass or the netting that is a WIN for sure. Will be interesting if some sort of trial comes of this. What I hope it does do is raise the standard for track safety and design.
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I feel very bad for the family.
But here comes the liability legions font rear and side air bags,traction control,stabilatrac and 12 mph speed governing skids.
I feel very bad for the family.
But here comes the liability legions font rear and side air bags,traction control,stabilatrac and 12 mph speed governing skids.
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Wow, my prayers go out to his family, but like said above, at least he went out doing something he loved, rather than rotting away in a hospital
Wow, my prayers go out to his family, but like said above, at least he went out doing something he loved, rather than rotting away in a hospital
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It has been reported that they are going to start the men from the womens start line to reduce the speed
It has been reported that they are going to start the men from the womens start line to reduce the speed
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hankpac</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Some Aussies (known madmen) are saying the luge track is too dangerous. That ought to mean something.
90 mph is, if I recall correctly faster than usual.
At that speed, padding or not, one is dead or worse. There is netting just past that spot, but none there. Additional netting had been put up after complaints, according to one article.
<span style="font-weight: bold">OIC is claiming copyright on all video, so Youtube has had most of them pulled immediately after posting. </span>
</div></div>
For any of you ghouls that haven't seen the video here is a link to some footage and still photos of the aftermath.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hankpac</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Some Aussies (known madmen) are saying the luge track is too dangerous. That ought to mean something.
90 mph is, if I recall correctly faster than usual.
At that speed, padding or not, one is dead or worse. There is netting just past that spot, but none there. Additional netting had been put up after complaints, according to one article.
<span style="font-weight: bold">OIC is claiming copyright on all video, so Youtube has had most of them pulled immediately after posting. </span>
</div></div>
For any of you ghouls that haven't seen the video here is a link to some footage and still photos of the aftermath.
Re: Olympic Sleigh Rider Killed Today
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: flyboy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Its Global Warming's fault,</div></div>
Wrong, it's Bush's fault.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: flyboy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Its Global Warming's fault,</div></div>
Wrong, it's Bush's fault.
Re: Olympic Sleigh Rider Killed Today
Man that was pretty bad, I see some getting blamend and more than likely this going to court and some getting sued for it.
Man that was pretty bad, I see some getting blamend and more than likely this going to court and some getting sued for it.
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