Calvin Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Is it just me or is this a pretty good idea? And before you say, "lol it would lyke kill you", the fact that the safety needs to be improved is a given, no? I'm supporting the concept, not the ride itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Yes, best idea ever...I thnk you should build seven of them in Fresno! Only let Fresno people take part. Only good can come from this. That looks even worse for your body than normal bungee jumping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Looks awesome, I'd probably do it, (if it was free). I wonder how fast you get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerC Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 If I remember, the name of the video was called Redneck Slingshot. But anyways, as it looks fun, I dunno about the safety aspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted February 1, 2007 Author Share Posted February 1, 2007 I think, in general, the fact that the safety should be improved is a given. I'm not stupid, this would probably give you whiplash one time out of ten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 That looks like the dumbest thing ever. (the ride itself, not the concept) Home built bungee tower using an ATV to launch the girl?? I was just surprised the cord didn't snap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Git R' Done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobcoaster Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 That looks crazy! I would love to do that, but it looks like it would hurt quite a bit. Ouch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Looks like it's time to thin the herd again--a good candidate for this year's Darwin Awards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 That looks crazy! I would love to do that, but it looks like it would hurt quite a bit. Ouch... You probably wouldn't feel much after you slam into the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCoaster Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 That looks like so much fun! I mean if it weren't like being launched out of a cannon several times in a row it would be great. Having those cords fail would suck though, could probably fly a few hundred feet until you hit a tree in that forest. Would also suck if you're ATV gave out and you have more of an arc motion, being launched out of a cannon, then slamming into the ground, then more being airborne, then hello to Mr. Ground again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmousefan Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 OMFG looks really scary but also fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Android Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 I'm In! haha i would much rather be in like a seat with a nice heavy steal cage around me! But i'm still in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayjay719 Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Looks pretty sick! I'd do it, as long as it was free however. Hopefully my broken body wouldn't break even more though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStitch626 Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 This is equally just as odd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chmilo24 Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I am suprised that girl wouldent suffer massive brain trama or an concusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shavethewhales Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Oh man, imagine if the ATV went with it.... Yeah, I wonder how OK the girl was after all of this. This ride is just asking for something to go wrong, as if regular bungees were safe already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrider06 Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 That looks pretty hot, although it looks like it might hurt just a little bit!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 This is equally just as odd And a lot more dangerous; the single pole/area of contact leads to danger of smacking into or wrapping around it. Probably more exhilerating than a regular Slingshot, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCoaster Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 ^ I think with perspective that might just be a boom of a crane, so little to no danger of smacking into the tower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I am suprised that girl wouldent suffer massive brain trama or an concusion. Brain Trauma like an aneurism or pre existing condition. Oh yeah. For a concusion to occur she would have to sustain some sort of blow to the head. So unless the bungee cord broke and she slammed into something. In the position the harness kept her, the possibility of that is not likely. Not that this is by any means safe at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete4winds Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I say: BEST...RIDE...EVAR... Better than that homemade robot-arm ride, and WAY better than any backyard coaster could ever hope to be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the sound Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Ouch, that thing wouldn't be good for any part of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satoshi Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 horizontal bungee thing is really looking crazy fun but the girl looked like she woulda got any traumas in her brain at least. she was doing freaking speedy bouncing in the air! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmouse Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 This is even worse http://www.billfryer.com/dsc/page2.html A couple of years later someone died taking part in a similar activity http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2510573.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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