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03-21-2005, 04:22 PM #1
Helmet Chat
Originally Posted by rock_ski_cowboy
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03-21-2005 04:22 PM # ADS
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03-21-2005, 05:15 PM #2
You're funny!
Unfortunately, this sport is full of eletists, who like to tell people exactly where to go and exactly how to get there. They've got that "my way or the highway" mentality, and are never wrong. That guy in Pine Creek you ran into was way out of line. If I were you I would've waited until he was well below me, then started throwing rocks at him and saying crap like "If you can't dodge these rocks, you don't belong in this sport!"
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03-22-2005, 03:38 PM #3
Yeah, I can see the value in helmets. The only helmet I have at the moment is my bike helmet (which has saved my skull a few times).
I remember the Seinfeld bit about helmets. It goes something like this:
What I don't understand, is the helmet law. Instead of making it illegal to participate in skull cracking activities, they invented helmets, and the helmet law so that we may freely continue with our skull cracking activities.
I've thought about buying a helmet for wakeboarding also. I hope to get involved enough with canyoneering so that I would be able to put a helmet to good use.
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03-23-2005, 06:32 PM #4
No worries and no offense taken. This is honestly the first trip i've taken since I bought my helmets without them. I'm going to be working near Zion's this summer, maybe we could meet up and i could help you with that first downclimb on pine creek
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03-23-2005, 06:47 PM #5
So you got the job eh? You lucky dog!! I'm jealous! Let me know if/when you're doing Heaps. Maybe we can hook up.
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03-23-2005, 07:19 PM #6
Maybe just overconfident thinking,nothings for sure, but honestly, how could they not want me ;)
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04-26-2005, 08:33 PM #7
Personal? Choice
My ears been burnin' ----
Personal choice? You an orphan? Nobody cares about you? Canyoneer where nobody would ever find you or have to clean up after you? Always go alone?
I became a helmet crusader after slipping on a very simple downclimb. No helmet. Just a little slip, but the way it was set up, I would have SLAMMED my head into the wall if I had not fortunately got my hand onto it just before it hit. Woulda been bad. And such a simple little downclimb.
Canyons are slippery. Bad rock. Holds break. Rocks fall from above. Dangerous place. Wearing a helmet cuts the danger.
And its not for you. Its for your family. Brain injuries are THE WORST. Terry Shiavo? Brain injury. I had two friends brain-injured in the last three years - put their lives on hold for 12 months and 6 months. Skiing and 'safe' sport climbing. New fathers both. Bad stuff. Wear a helmet.
Tom Jones
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04-26-2005, 09:10 PM #8
You have a good point.
My point, which isn't so good, and actually helps make your point is:
You can't make me. And if I potentially create a tragedy for my family and you and everyone else to deal with, it is still my perrogative. If I feel like going canyoneering with nothing but my speedo on, for heck's sake, I'm going to, and I'm going to enjoy it and to heck with y'all!
Except for when I get graciously invited to Tom's canyon festivals and its mandatory thar.
Emperor dear,
Someone has to lead the rebellion ;)
Bean
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04-26-2005, 09:26 PM #9
BTW, when is his canyon rendevous this year, and is it by invitation only?
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04-26-2005, 09:27 PM #10Originally Posted by rockgremlin
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04-27-2005, 06:50 AM #11
Glad I had my helmet on last year in Echo. Was doing a downclimb, near the end I slipped and banged my head against the wall. One friend up front asked what was that! They don't call it Echo for nothing. If I had not a helmet, my head would have been split open for sure. Would not have been a pretty sight. Yes, it's your choice, but if your with other's, it's we that have to deal with it at that moment.
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04-27-2005, 09:31 AM #12
A few co-workers at my office have been salivating at the thought of the new Star Wars movie. What does that have to do with Helmet chat? Well I found a cool site with some helmets. Can you imagine the looks you'd get in a slot canyon with one of these.
Ok now I agree that it is your prerogative and we can't force you to wear one. But this would be total rebellion!!!!
I get to be Vader.........
Check out the site: http://www.starwarshelmets.com/
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04-27-2005, 10:00 AM #13
Doing a google search I found a few guys that do this very thing. They call it Star Wars Canyoneering!
Check it out!
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04-27-2005, 10:25 AM #14
Very nice!
Or maybe if I had a fro it could also pass as a helmet.
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04-27-2005, 10:53 AM #15
Wow. Dats some funny stuff. Only wish I'd thought of it first!
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04-27-2005, 10:58 AM #16
Ok so I am bored. What ya gonna do?
I found another of the whole crew.
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