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Luger dead.
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 9:12 pm
by WolverineSteve
Before the opening ceremonies even commence the fastest luge track ever claims its first victim.
http://www.frugal-cafe.com/public_html/ ... pic-track/
Re: Luger dead.
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 9:19 pm
by smackaholic
And Chuckie D from the UK strikes olympic gold first. rack!
Re: Luger dead.
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 9:27 pm
by Trampis
I thought you meant this guy,
Re: Luger dead.
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 9:32 pm
by Trampis
Wow, 88mph into a steel pole...thats gotta hurt.
Re: Luger dead.
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 9:41 pm
by WolverineSteve
Trampis wrote:Wow, 88mph into a steel pole...thats gotta hurt.
Not for long.
Re: Luger dead.
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 9:49 pm
by Dinsdale
I thought you meant this guy:
But both he, and his POS pistol design died a long time ago.
Re: Luger dead.
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:13 pm
by Q, West Coast Style
Re: Luger dead.
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:15 pm
by Trampis
Re: Luger dead.
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:43 pm
by smackaholic
well, i guess we know what sport will be the ratings winner.
watched that vid. wtf was there not some sort of fence or plexiglass to keep the lugers on the course.
Re: Luger dead.
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 11:09 pm
by Derron
smackaholic wrote: wtf was there not some sort of fence or plexiglass to keep the lugers on the course.
Well ....because 88 mph into ANYTHING is going to make you one dead mother fucka...
Re: Luger dead.
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 11:22 pm
by Wolfman
I used to use the example of how fast can you run (maybe 15 mph) and what would it feel like if you ran into a wall full bore. (OUCH) 88 mph= death.
Re: Luger dead.
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 12:58 am
by smackaholic
Derron wrote:smackaholic wrote: wtf was there not some sort of fence or plexiglass to keep the lugers on the course.
Well ....because 88 mph into ANYTHING is going to make you one dead mother fucka...
you are correct. 88mph straight into a fence, plexiglass or a solid sheet of ice will kill you deader than ted kennedy, but, sliding along the same is likely to just hurt a lot and maybe bust something. If there was some sort of catch fence above the track and on the proper side of a rather sturdy steel railing, that poor fukk might have lived to see his 22rd birfday.
Re: Luger dead.
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 1:15 am
by PSUFAN
The dude's just a weather pussy. If he was tougher, he'd bounce off.
Re: Luger dead.
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 2:31 am
by indyfrisco
The rest of the SEC should take note as to what happens when a team like Georgia goes on the road out of conference. You have been forewarned.
Re: Luger dead.
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 4:14 am
by Laxplayer
Oh Christ Indy...that's funny as fuck. I feel bad for the dude and his family but that's just fucking funny.....of course in a very sick way.
Re: Luger dead.
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 7:52 am
by Mikey
Trampis wrote:Wow, 88mph into a steel pole...thats gotta hurt.
I heard it was 89.
Re: Luger dead.
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 4:52 pm
by MgoBlue-LightSpecial
88mph into a steel pole
Been there, done that. Got the stitches.
-Pickkkle
Re: Luger dead.
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 7:47 pm
by Derron
Mikey wrote:Trampis wrote:Wow, 88mph into a steel pole...thats gotta hurt.
I heard it was 89.
89.4 mph to be exact.
Re: Luger dead.
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 10:37 am
by Dan Vogel
This should have never happened. Any competition where a person could die so easily is not to be considered a sports event. Even before the accident happened the competitors were saying it was too fast and dangerous. There is just no need for it. If I was a competitor I would drop out and seriously consider filing a lawsuit if it came to that.
I have a miserable life and wish I were dead!
Re: Luger dead.
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 4:12 pm
by Van
So then, does that mean it's not a sporting event whenever mvscal pays a visit to the Vogels? Risk is certainly involved, at least to certain erstwhile tight, fleshy rings, along with the entire household's self-respect - not to mention their supply of Mr. Clean.
Re: Luger dead.
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 6:26 pm
by PL
Inspector Frank Luger?
Re: Luger dead.
Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 12:06 pm
by Dan Vogel
Jsc810 wrote:Dan, I follow your point, but with that theory, you may have eliminated everything in the Winter Olympics except for curling and figure skating.
One of the snowboarders (Shawn White?) was in an accident at the X-Games just before the Olympics started, and of course there's that "agony of defeat" dude that crashed during a ski jump.
Then there's the NASCAR factor; we watch the event in part because they crash. In any event, I agree that they should make it as safe as possible, but I don't see how all risk can be eliminated.
I have never considered auto racing to be a sport. It's just an event or a show. There is not much artistry or skill to it. Some might disagree with me. It's ok. You are right that people can get hurt or killed in other sports or olympic events too but the luger death was such a very egergrious example of something unnecessary. They could slow the track down by 10 or 15% and the fans would never notice a difference. Safety should always be the top priority.
Re: Luger dead.
Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 5:10 pm
by Van
egergrious
Fucking awesome.
:D