Muscle and Brawn Forums
 

Go Back   Muscle and Brawn Forums > General > General Board


General Board You can talk about anything here. Life, sports, rants, whatever.

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 01-09-2012, 11:35 AM   #1 (permalink)
Goat
has no status.
Senior Member
Max Brawn
Points: 3,004, Level: 33 Points: 3,004, Level: 33 Points: 3,004, Level: 33
Activity: 5% Activity: 5% Activity: 5%
 

Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Ca
Posts: 596
Training Exp: 2 years
Training Type: Fullbody
Fav Exercise: squat
Fav Supp: MEAT
My Mood: Yeehaw
Reputation: 35793
Goat is a lifting machineGoat is a lifting machineGoat is a lifting machineGoat is a lifting machineGoat is a lifting machineGoat is a lifting machineGoat is a lifting machineGoat is a lifting machineGoat is a lifting machineGoat is a lifting machineGoat is a lifting machine
Default Bummer


Snapped bungee plunges tourist into African river | ajc.com
Goat is offline   Reply With Quote


Share with Facebook
Sponsored Links
Old 01-09-2012, 11:42 AM   #2 (permalink)
5kgLifter
loves teddy bears...
Kettlebells' Angel !!!!
Max Brawn
Points: 17,596, Level: 84 Points: 17,596, Level: 84 Points: 17,596, Level: 84
Activity: 61% Activity: 61% Activity: 61%
 
5kgLifter's Avatar
Default

You think they'd have someone on the ground in case of emergencies.
__________________
Doh!
5kgLifter is offline   Reply With Quote


Share with Facebook
Old 01-09-2012, 02:49 PM   #3 (permalink)
Tannhauser
trusts science > experience
Senior Member
Max Brawn
Points: 117,475, Level: 100 Points: 117,475, Level: 100 Points: 117,475, Level: 100
Activity: 15% Activity: 15% Activity: 15%
 
Tannhauser's Avatar
 

Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: UK
Posts: 1,887
Training Exp: 30+
Training Type: Powerlifting
Fav Exercise: Front squat
Fav Supp: Creatine. C'est tout.
Reputation: 212372
Tannhauser is a master memberTannhauser is a master memberTannhauser is a master memberTannhauser is a master memberTannhauser is a master memberTannhauser is a master memberTannhauser is a master memberTannhauser is a master memberTannhauser is a master memberTannhauser is a master memberTannhauser is a master member
Default

It only confirmes everything I'd ever believed about Bungee-jumping. A fundamentally unsafe activity, to be avoided at all costs.
__________________
500/363/573 @ 220 belt only
Tannhauser is online now   Reply With Quote


Share with Facebook
Old 01-09-2012, 02:52 PM   #4 (permalink)
MC
MC
is plotting World Domination from the Phantom Zone
Six Million Dollar Man
Max Brawn
Points: 9,150, Level: 64 Points: 9,150, Level: 64 Points: 9,150, Level: 64
Activity: 1% Activity: 1% Activity: 1%
 
MC's Avatar
 

Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: The Legion of Doom
Posts: 2,160
Training Exp: 2-3
Training Type: General Fitness
Fav Exercise: Posing
My Mood: Aggressive
Reputation: 79153
MC is a lifting beastMC is a lifting beastMC is a lifting beastMC is a lifting beastMC is a lifting beastMC is a lifting beastMC is a lifting beastMC is a lifting beastMC is a lifting beastMC is a lifting beastMC is a lifting beast
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Tannhauser View Post
It only confirmes everything I'd ever believed about Bungee-jumping. A fundamentally unsafe activity, to be avoided at all costs.
x2. I've never understood the affection for these types of activities.
__________________
"Look son, there comes a time in every man's life when he has to make a decision. Do you want to be big, powerful, jacked, yoked-up, have women everywhere want you and men fear you . . . or do you want to do crossfit?"
MC is online now   Reply With Quote


Share with Facebook
Old 01-09-2012, 02:58 PM   #5 (permalink)
Ryano
has no status.
Senior Member
Max Brawn
Points: 3,925, Level: 39 Points: 3,925, Level: 39 Points: 3,925, Level: 39
Activity: 8% Activity: 8% Activity: 8%
 
Ryano's Avatar
 

Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Decatur, IL
Posts: 1,422
Training Exp: 30
Training Type: Powerlifting
Fav Exercise: Benchpress
Fav Supp: Buttweiser
Reputation: 144349
Ryano is a master memberRyano is a master memberRyano is a master memberRyano is a master memberRyano is a master memberRyano is a master memberRyano is a master memberRyano is a master memberRyano is a master memberRyano is a master memberRyano is a master member
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by *MC* View Post
x2. I've never understood the affection for these types of activities.
Adrenaline dump. I have over 600 freefall skydives. I used to love to jump, but you have to stop sometime. I've had surgeries on both knees and had to bury two good from friends from jumping or I would still be doing it.
__________________
"I can't wait 'til tomorrow, 'cause I get stronger every day!"
Ryano is online now   Reply With Quote


Share with Facebook
Old 01-09-2012, 03:05 PM   #6 (permalink)
Tannhauser
trusts science > experience
Senior Member
Max Brawn
Points: 117,475, Level: 100 Points: 117,475, Level: 100 Points: 117,475, Level: 100
Activity: 15% Activity: 15% Activity: 15%
 
Tannhauser's Avatar
 

Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: UK
Posts: 1,887
Training Exp: 30+
Training Type: Powerlifting
Fav Exercise: Front squat
Fav Supp: Creatine. C'est tout.
Reputation: 212372
Tannhauser is a master memberTannhauser is a master memberTannhauser is a master memberTannhauser is a master memberTannhauser is a master memberTannhauser is a master memberTannhauser is a master memberTannhauser is a master memberTannhauser is a master memberTannhauser is a master memberTannhauser is a master member
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryano View Post
Adrenaline dump. I have over 600 freefall skydives. I used to love to jump, but you have to stop sometime. I've had surgeries on both knees and had to bury two good from friends from jumping or I would still be doing it.
Much respect, even though you're clearly mad
__________________
500/363/573 @ 220 belt only
Tannhauser is online now   Reply With Quote


Share with Facebook
Old 01-09-2012, 03:06 PM   #7 (permalink)
BendtheBar
is after a 2000 raw total.
Bearded Beast of Duloc
Max Brawn
Points: 1,043,838, Level: 100 Points: 1,043,838, Level: 100 Points: 1,043,838, Level: 100
Activity: 99% Activity: 99% Activity: 99%
 
BendtheBar's Avatar
 
Extreme Mini Golf Champion!Tournaments Won: 6

Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 68,472
Training Exp: 20+ years
Training Type: Fullbody
Fav Exercise: Deadlift
Fav Supp: Butter
My Mood: Lurking
Reputation: 1783606
BendtheBar is one with Crom!BendtheBar is one with Crom!BendtheBar is one with Crom!BendtheBar is one with Crom!BendtheBar is one with Crom!BendtheBar is one with Crom!BendtheBar is one with Crom!BendtheBar is one with Crom!BendtheBar is one with Crom!BendtheBar is one with Crom!BendtheBar is one with Crom!
Default

I used to get excitement like this from beer bongs. I was never much a thrill seeker.
__________________
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"Let bravery be thy choice, but not bravado."


Support MAB by Shopping with Muscle & Strength:

BendtheBar is online now   Reply With Quote


Share with Facebook
Old 01-09-2012, 10:00 PM   #8 (permalink)
julyaric720
has no status.
Banned
Points: 132, Level: 2 Points: 132, Level: 2 Points: 132, Level: 2
Activity: 0% Activity: 0% Activity: 0%
 

Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 6
Reputation: 10
julyaric720 is off to a bad start
Default

I join issue with you there. My view is entirely opposed to yours.
\
julyaric720 is offline   Reply With Quote


Share with Facebook
Old 01-13-2012, 08:34 PM   #9 (permalink)
musclewannabe
has no status.
Member
Brawn
Points: 757, Level: 14 Points: 757, Level: 14 Points: 757, Level: 14
Activity: 2% Activity: 2% Activity: 2%
 

Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 65
Reputation: 510
musclewannabe has made some quality postsmusclewannabe has made some quality postsmusclewannabe has made some quality postsmusclewannabe has made some quality postsmusclewannabe has made some quality postsmusclewannabe has made some quality posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by *MC* View Post
x2. I've never understood the affection for these types of activities.
X3. Never would I do this. It would scare the crap out of me.
musclewannabe is offline   Reply With Quote


Share with Facebook
Old 01-14-2012, 01:01 PM   #10 (permalink)
5kgLifter
loves teddy bears...
Kettlebells' Angel !!!!
Max Brawn
Points: 17,596, Level: 84 Points: 17,596, Level: 84 Points: 17,596, Level: 84
Activity: 61% Activity: 61% Activity: 61%
 
5kgLifter's Avatar
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by musclewannabe View Post
It would scare the crap out of me.
I think that's the general idea
__________________
Doh!
5kgLifter is offline   Reply With Quote


Share with Facebook
Reply

Bookmarks

Tags
bummer


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:25 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2013, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.

Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.3.0 RC2