its bound to be raining, it always does in Engerland.
are people complaining that it will hamper their running ability? i guess it is a bit early to say cags are a must, but better to say now and say 'nah you dunnae need one now' on the day, least folk should have them with them!!
whistles and cagoules at the ready...
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rape!!
I agree whistles are not the most powerful for getting peoples attention under dire circumstances. Especially if you were to punchure a lung etc...
But rape alarms however would make a great addition. The legendary anthony lawther used to carry one around the forest with him when he was a lad
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But rape alarms however would make a great addition. The legendary anthony lawther used to carry one around the forest with him when he was a lad
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pyrat - [nope] cartel
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...personally I think it should be your choice if you want to carry one....i'd never put one on unless it was -10 and a blizzard....and i'd fallen off a cliff and couldn't walk.....and we've already concluded that you probably couldn't blow your whistle let alone put a cag on if you had done that!......so whats the point in me carrying one..........and as someone said..."participation is at your own risk"....hmmm
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Re: rape!!
pyrat wrote:But rape alarms however would make a great addition. The legendary anthony lawther used to carry one around the forest with him when he was a lad
but that was for different reasons wasnt it? something to do with who he went "birdwatching" with and such like...
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Problem is - participation is not at your own risk.
Whatever any disclaimer may say. most forms that are filled in saying I do this at my own risk have little bearing in law, if organisers are negligent then they are still liable.
And hence some problem. Yes there are times that it is a little silly that cags are compulsory, but there are times when we should carry something. rather than the extremes what about a broken ankle on the top of the moors, requiring a long walk out. Just an O top in freezing wind and rain and hypothermia would be a good chance - a cag will make a big difference.
Most orienteers are probably not the litigatious(?) type, and are aware of there own choice, however society is not like this in general, and thus organisers have to cover themselves.
Fish
Whatever any disclaimer may say. most forms that are filled in saying I do this at my own risk have little bearing in law, if organisers are negligent then they are still liable.
And hence some problem. Yes there are times that it is a little silly that cags are compulsory, but there are times when we should carry something. rather than the extremes what about a broken ankle on the top of the moors, requiring a long walk out. Just an O top in freezing wind and rain and hypothermia would be a good chance - a cag will make a big difference.
Most orienteers are probably not the litigatious(?) type, and are aware of there own choice, however society is not like this in general, and thus organisers have to cover themselves.
Fish
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Nails wrote:so whats the point in me carrying one
What is the point in carrying one?
I think its a bit premature to tell us now rather than at the event
They could have just said "whistles and cagules may be compulsary"
Have a look at this but don't rely on it too much, it's not terribly accurate
Sorry i couldn't get rothbury, alnwick was the nearest place
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the point, as Fish said, is that if you are shafted at a point far from a road, with a (nope)ed ankle, and its pishing with rain and darn cold, then you may be grateful for it. i mean are you all soft or soemthing and can't cope with that extra weight!!!!
or is that you are all trying to be the vainest man/woman on the course, cos its don't matter how stupid you look, results/staying alive are what counts.
and also i can't believe people are getting sooo uppety about a blikin' cag!!
and what am i doing now... i've got work to do
or is that you are all trying to be the vainest man/woman on the course, cos its don't matter how stupid you look, results/staying alive are what counts.
and also i can't believe people are getting sooo uppety about a blikin' cag!!
and what am i doing now... i've got work to do
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Anonymous wrote:pyrat wrote:if you were to punchure a lung etc...
but surely if you were to puncture a lung you would be f*cked anyway
i disagree. my mum punctured a lung once and she is still alive. although i guess blowing a whistle could have proved tricky!
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the last races i have run where cags have been compulsary i just took out a full on gortex jacket, which was useful coz when me and dan decided we would go over the other side of the mountain it was damn windy and cold. doesnt affect your running, ways nothing, and Haglöfs is an amazing outdoor fashion label
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