There was probably a bit of ice on the water-- don't wanna land on that-- and, due to distance, also used the axes to open the water before he hit, rather than use his feet or hands.
The recording time is manipulated during his fall, which alters your perception of the vertical distance. Why he thinks it is impressive to soak the handles of his axes in such a manner is beyond me. If the haft is loose in the axe eye you perform a proper repair. And soaking the handles in water is not a proper repair.
Definitely a manly & impressive action, no question about that. My concern/question is; did he survive the dive? Now maybe the cam or video was cut, but I would prefer the video show his head break the surface with both hands still shaking the axes. Now that would be epic. IMO
He (wisely) threw the axes away just before impact. It appears to me he threw them to the same side, indicating he wanted to rotate and land on his side. I think. Did he survive? Inquiring HMO's want to know!!
I used to be the first guy. I just turned 50 and realized I can't even be the second guy anymore. After many bad decisions and injuries I can't physically fight it. My aim is still pretty good though. Optics help where I am weak.
4+ decades in healthcare, much of it seeing ER patients. And I've seen TONS of video just like this, brought in by the patient, their family or their friends. May look awesome but it isn't a very smart thing to do. This is the type of country that Darwin and his gene pool filter lives in.
If they wouldn't have started putting warning labels on everything and banning yard darts natural selection would have controlled the population and they would not have had to create C19. I am surprised there isn't a warning on cellphone cameras. That is where most accidents happen.
I'd be the 2nd guy. And prolly break some ribs in the process.
ReplyDeleteThat's how I roll...
Bounce
DeleteWhat I tell my students my life is... versus what it actually is.
ReplyDeleteAh, but is it real or is it photoshopped?
ReplyDeleteWhoa-no! I sneeze wrong these days and pop a disc out.
ReplyDeleteAye
DeleteSlept wrong.
DeleteDrank water too hard.
DeleteAt least he wisely pulled his arms and legs and didn't belly flop to prove his "manliness."
ReplyDeleteThere was probably a bit of ice on the water-- don't wanna land on that-- and, due to distance, also used the axes to open the water before he hit, rather than use his feet or hands.
DeleteYeah thats what he did, lmao
DeleteThe recording time is manipulated during his fall, which alters your perception of the vertical distance. Why he thinks it is impressive to soak the handles of his axes in such a manner is beyond me. If the haft is loose in the axe eye you perform a proper repair. And soaking the handles in water is not a proper repair.
ReplyDeleteWinter is not dry hammer handle season.
DeleteNobody said what condition he was after that event :-)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a manly & impressive action, no question about that. My concern/question is; did he survive the dive? Now maybe the cam or video was cut, but I would prefer the video show his head break the surface with both hands still shaking the axes. Now that would be epic. IMO
ReplyDeleteHe (wisely) threw the axes away just before impact. It appears to me he threw them to the same side, indicating he wanted to rotate and land on his side. I think. Did he survive? Inquiring HMO's want to know!!
DeleteSure makes me wonder WTH is he fishing for?
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DeleteYou win!
Was that even necessary?
ReplyDeleteYes. Yes it was.
DeleteRodney Dangerfield doing the Triple Lindy is an All-Timer.
ReplyDeleteya know what you never hear at these events? hecklers! [sound of air horn.]
DeleteNice edit work on the first one. Second one not so much.
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I used to be the first guy. I just turned 50 and realized I can't even be the second guy anymore. After many bad decisions and injuries I can't physically fight it. My aim is still pretty good though. Optics help where I am weak.
ReplyDelete4+ decades in healthcare, much of it seeing ER patients. And I've seen TONS of video just like this, brought in by the patient, their family or their friends. May look awesome but it isn't a very smart thing to do. This is the type of country that Darwin and his gene pool filter lives in.
ReplyDeleteIf they wouldn't have started putting warning labels on everything and banning yard darts natural selection would have controlled the population and they would not have had to create C19. I am surprised there isn't a warning on cellphone cameras. That is where most accidents happen.
DeleteBecause he can.
ReplyDeleteOnce, sure. Twice? Subject to question.
DeleteI want that guy on my side in a fight. Viking berserkers are always an asset. Nemo
ReplyDeleteIn re. the facility of Darwinian selection, it's already been overcome by our medical technology and supportive society.
ReplyDelete@Anonymous turned 50: wait another dozen years.
Aside: Blogroll links to defunct Bitter Centurion blogspot site. IIRC, he's up somewhere else now - old brain don't remember details.
-- Mr. Mayo
Mr Mayo, I updated the Bitter Centurion. Thanks for the heads up.
DeleteFirst one? Hell no! Not even after a CASE of Jameson's!
ReplyDeletePresident Elect B Woodman
Any one know the title of the song or the name of the band?
ReplyDeleteDeath diving is a thing in Norway, apparently.
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