gjhdiver 0 #26 March 26, 2004 QuoteIn response to gjhdiver: Of course, I’m not going to put my life in danger. Not only because I like to live but because my living directly corresponds to them living at that point. I just think you should do everything in your power because they’re your responsibility when you take on the roll of tandem instructor. And yes, I sometimes do work for nothing. It’s not work to me. I just clipped those three comments of yours. We now appear to be arguing the same side of the issue. I just appear to be a little more blunt in my assessment of the practice. However, I bet that you don't work for nothing at your day job. Try to remember that an injury that will be an invonvenience to a passenger with medical insurance, might well mean the difference between eating and not eating for a week or two if instruction is your sole form of income. Self preservation is an economic necessity for many people in the sport, and that means protection from even smaller injuries. That however, opens up the issue of how instructors are paid and the meagre benefits thereof, and is probably best served in another thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #27 March 26, 2004 QuoteI just clipped those three comments of yours. We now appear to be arguing the same side of the issue. I just appear to be a little more blunt in my assessment of the practice. You guys just now figuring that out? About time You have been all along. Happens all the time in here. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
burbleflyer 0 #28 March 26, 2004 QuoteQuoteI just clipped those three comments of yours. We now appear to be arguing the same side of the issue. I just appear to be a little more blunt in my assessment of the practice. You guys just now figuring that out? About time You have been all along. Happens all the time in here. So who won? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riggerrob 561 #29 March 29, 2004 Returning to the original question: A long time ago a motorcycle racer told me he wore leathers so he would slide after a high-speed-dismount. He was confident that he could slide a mile. On the other hand, he said that high speed tumbles were more likely to break bones. Ego, tumbling, PLF landings are considered bad form for tandems. Slide landings are far gentler on bones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
riggerrob 561 #29 March 29, 2004 Returning to the original question: A long time ago a motorcycle racer told me he wore leathers so he would slide after a high-speed-dismount. He was confident that he could slide a mile. On the other hand, he said that high speed tumbles were more likely to break bones. Ego, tumbling, PLF landings are considered bad form for tandems. Slide landings are far gentler on bones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
