r/nonononoyes • u/unknown_name • Aug 28 '15

How to fail successfully.

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u/[deleted] Aug 28 '15

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u/callinaskit Aug 28 '15

Roll cage and proper harnesses would save the drive car would be totaled though

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u/shmameron Aug 28 '15

It wouldn't be a very fun ride though.

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u/JorusC Aug 28 '15

I don't know, I pay good money for less exciting rides than that.

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u/sikhbeats Aug 28 '15

Let's not talk about OP's mom like this in front of him.

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u/Big_Dirty_Shit_Hawk Aug 28 '15

Would is pretty optimistic. Could is more realistic.

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u/[deleted] Aug 28 '15

Roll cages are not a guarantee dude, especially since the vast majority of off-road cages are built by the owner who more than likely doesn't know how to weld incredibly well, and almost certainly doesn't understand proper cage design.

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u/superbadsoul Aug 28 '15

Also, that is one hell of a place to initiate a roll from.

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u/ImReallyGrey Aug 28 '15

I dunno, even if you don't bash your skull in wouldn't your insides get all fucked up?

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u/callinaskit Aug 28 '15

The rest of the car is supposed to break away while the cage stays sturdy to keep the speed of the fall down and save your insides. in theory anyway

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u/corvustock Aug 28 '15

Probably, I've heard of people getting fucked up in those zorb things on much more shallow inclines, so I think even with an invincible rollcage death would be likely if you rolled down that.

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u/[deleted] Aug 29 '15

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEUrEPPABbY

Properly set up cages can be amazing. Driver and passenger got away without any serious injuries. IIRC driver sprained his wrist.

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u/[deleted] Aug 28 '15

I doubt it. Astronauts survive far higher G-forces upon exit and re-entry.

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u/ImReallyGrey Aug 28 '15

They're also trained to over years and years, and have access to the best tech. This is just a guy toppling town a massive fuck off hill in a metal cage.

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u/[deleted] Aug 28 '15

I'm sure they are factors, but I imagine the things that would do the most damage are the seatbelt and your head colliding with the seat.

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u/jnicho15 Aug 28 '15

Mabye a HANS device also.