Volcano Boarding! The next wave?

[SnowSpeedster]

You decide!

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2002/11/1105_021105_TVVolcanoboarding.html

[Mellow Yellow]

I was thinking about Russian Roulette—with lava bombs the size of Rottweilers occasionally flying over my head and onto the slope below me. Volcano boarding is a gamble.

Oh goodie...where do we sign up..... :rolleyes:

[Phil]

Isn't it bad enough that you have no control over the danger? It also sounds like riding in really - I mean REALLY - poor snow conditions. Let's see - no control over the fact that a lava bomb could hit you any second + crappy conditions. Hey, this guy really knows how to have fun!

[Jack Michaud]

this reminds me of the guy who rode a dirtbike through Iraq during major combat, just to be able to write a story about it. Morons. But hey, it's their life.


edit - these people must be vying for Darwin Award contention.

[FTA2R]

What a TOOL!!! First off, he's trying WAY too hard...to be funny, cool, or like one of the guys from "jackass"- or all of the above. He's succedded tremendously in being a dumbass. Second, he's giving himself WAY too much credit for what, I don't really know.

It's just dumb, what's the point? Although "jackass" is dumb, at least they have a clue and (one would assume) consult the pros before attempting their stunts and have EMTs there if necessary.

It's surprising a respected publication such as NG would print such a dumb article. Not sure who's more desparate for good material, the writer or the mag.

if this guy were to injure himself, i really would have very little pity for him. he would just be the undisputed "dumbass of the world."




Barry

[Mike T]

Originally posted by Barry
if this guy were to injure himself, i really would have very little pity for him. he would just be the undisputed "dumbass of the world."

My first thought on reading it was "Future Darwin award winner".