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I notice that some of that video was done at Lake Powell. Flying tubes were
banned there a couple of weeks ago...too many injuries. At least two people have died on them in recent weeks as well. Hitting the water from a fall of 10ft+ going 35mph is bound to sting. --Mike "Dan J.S." wrote in message ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBa9wdOANHw And I want one now! |
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I can foresee these things going the way of lawn darts.
They look like great fun but the potential for serious injury looks pretty high to me and several recent deaths from these kind of back that idea up. Having broken my neck once, I am not willing to go there again or expose my kids to it. I can see insurance underwriters cringing everywhere. Jeff basskisser wrote: Dan J.S. wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBa9wdOANHw And I want one now! That's sweet! |
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"CPSC Warns Consumers about Dangers of Tube Kiting
Two Deaths over the Past 3 Months Attributed to New Water Sport CPSC is concerned about death and injury reports associated with tube kiting. It is currently investigating two versions of these products to determine if there is a significant product hazard. Tube kiting is a relatively new form of extreme water sport which is fast growing in popularity, but also extremely dangerous. CPSC is aware of at least two deaths associated with tube kiting this year. A 33-year-old Texas man was killed in late April 2006 while tube kiting, and a 42-year-old man died from injuries associated with tube kiting on June 26, 2006 in Wisconsin. CPSC is also aware of 12 serious injuries associated with tube kiting. The injuries include a broken neck, punctured lung, broken ribs, broken femur, chest and back injuries, and facial injuries, such as jaw fractures." http://www.uscgboating.org/articles/...iew.aspx?id=94 Chehalis Jeff wrote: I can foresee these things going the way of lawn darts. They look like great fun but the potential for serious injury looks pretty high to me and several recent deaths from these kind of back that idea up. Having broken my neck once, I am not willing to go there again or expose my kids to it. I can see insurance underwriters cringing everywhere. Jeff basskisser wrote: Dan J.S. wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBa9wdOANHw And I want one now! That's sweet! |
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Check out the kite tube on www.sportsstuff.com
It's the new extreme, but must be done with caution now.... right? Probably not. Ron "Dan J.S." wrote in message ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBa9wdOANHw And I want one now! |
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Ron Knapik wrote:
Check out the kite tube on www.sportsstuff.com It's the new extreme, but must be done with caution now.... right? Probably not. The decorative flying skulls are a nice touch.... DT |
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