roo860 Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 http://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/crimecourtscalamity/2019/04/13/canadian-dies-after-falling-from-zipline-in-chiang-mai/amp/ Sent from my SM-G920F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsall Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Yet again. Hard to believe the guy weighed 180 kg (400 lbs) as the article states. TIT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 " Zipline operator Flight of the Gibbon said it would take full responsibility and compensate the victim’s family. " Last time when the Israeli was seriously injured they said the same thing. The family was looking for around 2 million USD as I recall - including around US $400,000 actual medical expenses (I don't know what country he was treated in) and money for long-term care. I believe the final offer was for around 500,000 THB - hardly "compensation". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaleySabai Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 if that is true; the individual weighing 180kgs - what the hell was he doing on a zipline? For godsakes,man make some sense- both operator and customer. Greed & stupidity = tragedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 4 hours ago, Kelsall said: Yet again. Hard to believe the guy weighed 180 kg (400 lbs) as the article states. TIT. The family said that was misreporting. He weighed about 125 kg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL159 Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Clearly a fat bastard whether 125 ( more likely) or 180 (unlikely). Either way, as they have a supposed policy of 100 kilo max, they shouldnt have allowed him on, but then again, if he knows hes big fat and heavy, he shouldnt have been getting on anyway. As someone who is 6ft 3 inch, and weighing in at 88 kilos, I personally find it completely distasteful to see lazy fat people who have no self discipline to take care of themselves. I love "comfort food", the type which would make me fat if I didnt "work at it" and show some self restraint and self respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orang37 Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 18 minutes ago, EL159 said: As someone who is 6ft 3 inch, and weighing in at 88 kilos, I personally find it completely distasteful to see lazy fat people who have no self discipline to take care of themselves. Okay, (and, godz bless your genes) ... but, let me ask you a favor: if you come to my wake, would you mind going outside to gloat ? thanks in advance, ~o:37; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 125 kg is still way too heavy. While the equipment harness theoretically should have dealt with the load, IMHO Thai maintenance frequently ignores the issue of deterioration with multiple use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL159 Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 11 minutes ago, orang37 said: Okay, (and, godz bless your genes) ... but, let me ask you a favor: if you come to my wake, would you mind going outside to gloat ? thanks in advance, ~o:37; If you take care of yourself a bit you dont need to worry about your wake! I drink beer and wine, eat cheese, love chocolate.....but do it with a degree of moderation! I also dont voluntarily eat salads, bloody rabbit food, so it can be done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL159 Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 7 minutes ago, Lacessit said: 125 kg is still way too heavy. While the equipment harness theoretically should have dealt with the load, IMHO Thai maintenance frequently ignores the issue of deterioration with multiple use. My partner who is a Tour Guide takes groups there quite often tells me there is a weight limit of 100 kilos, but presumably the lure of the dollar overrides the rules !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 9 minutes ago, Lacessit said: 125 kg is still way too heavy. While the equipment harness theoretically should have dealt with the load, IMHO Thai maintenance frequently ignores the issue of deterioration with multiple use. I can sum this whole thing up as eat more, zip line not at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 5 minutes ago, EL159 said: If you take care of yourself a bit you dont need to worry about your wake! I drink beer and wine, eat cheese, love chocolate.....but do it with a degree of moderation! I also dont voluntarily eat salads, bloody rabbit food, so it can be done! Salads can be quite enjoyable if done right. I make mine with lettuce, beetroot, sweet corn, roasted capsicum, roasted onion, kimchi, olives and feta cheese. My ears have not grown AFAIK. Although I do fart occasionally afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 6 minutes ago, Nyezhov said: I can sum this whole thing up as eat more, zip line not at all. The oracle has spoken. Let us pause for genuflection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Please continue in the topic running here: //Closed// Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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