Top Gear - Gibb Quod bikeski

[jambo]

So is it going to be Jennifer Clarkson from now on?!!

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[Barrowboy]

Originally Posted by jambo

So is it going to be Jennifer Clarkson from now on?!!

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Nah. Mrs Brown.

Rory tests the latest pink Fiat 500 Hybrid in an urban trawl around the country's tanning salons, nail bars and hairdressers.

Dermot presents a feature on attempts by manufacturers to improve vehicle security and shows us some of the latest Twoc techniques with cut-aways to live joyriding action, filmed on iphones, with a studio-based judging panel.

The compulsory 'water feature' has Winnie Mcgooghan testing the replacement for the Yellow Duck on a 48 hour pub crawl with her mates up the River Shannon.

[Poly]

Originally Posted by tim griffin

Is there a link with more details as considering going into semi retirement next year and working as a freelance Instructor and sounds like it could be an ideal mode of transport across the Solent for work on the mainland.
Tim

are they road legal?

[Landlockedpirate]

Just watched it back on Iplayer. At face value, not wearing an impact vest and helmet may seem stupid, however the ski is a big stable beast and 40mph on a jetski is barely moving.

You havent been able to buy a sit down that was that slow since the early 90's, the chance of falling off has got to be virtually zero. He wasnt doing any tricks, drove in a straight line accross an inland lake and was surrounded by safety boats.

How dangerous was it really ? Not very IMHO

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Landlockedpirate

Just watched it back on Iplayer. At face value, not wearing an impact vest and helmet may seem stupid, however the ski is a big stable beast and 40mph on a jetski is barely moving.

You havent been able to buy a sit down that was that slow since the early 90's, the chance of falling off has got to be virtually zero. He wasnt doing any tricks, drove in a straight line accross an inland lake and was surrounded by safety boats.

How dangerous was it really ? Not very IMHO

Worst case scenario, Clarkson falls off, drowns, never to be seen on telly again

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Worst case scenario, Clarkson falls off, drowns, never to be seen on telly again

Hear hear one can only hope!!!!!!!!!

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[GJ0KYZ]

Originally Posted by jambo

Hear hear one can only hope!!!!!!!!!

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I don't find these comments even remotely funny to be honest.

[kerny]

Originally Posted by GJ0KYZ

I don't find these comments even remotely funny to be honest.

[mick]

Originally Posted by GJ0KYZ

I don't find these comments even remotely funny to be honest.

Why not

[kerny]

Originally Posted by mick

Why not

Its ever since he got that jet ski.... he's become a miserable grumpy owd git

[GJ0KYZ]

Well first off, I used to be a commercial fisherman and I knew quite a few people who drowned at sea. Secondly I think there's a certain amount of jealousy behind the criticism of people like Clarkson and Bear as though any of us would hold back for a second if offered their jobs or lifestyle. Thirdly, I'm fed up with this oh-so-superior, tut-tut attitude at anything even remotely dangerous. I mean, half a page of step-by-step instructions on how to jump a wake; really? Look, the show is about pratting around in fast cars doing crazy stuff. If Clarkson wants to ski across a lake without a PFD then so what? It's make-believe, and we all know it.

[mick]

Originally Posted by kerny

Its ever since he got that jet ski.... he's become a miserable grumpy owd git

Ok Babe

[GJ0KYZ]

Originally Posted by mick

Ok Babe

Don't call me babe. And I'm not grumpy. Well, I concede I may be a little grumpy; I had my birthday the other day and I'm almost 50 now.

[kerny]

Originally Posted by GJ0KYZ

Don't call me babe. And I'm not grumpy. Well, I concede I may be a little grumpy; I had my birthday the other day and I'm almost 50 now.

50!!.... you'll defo start getting grumpier

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by GJ0KYZ

Well first off, I used to be a commercial fisherman and I knew quite a few people who drowned at sea. Secondly I think there's a certain amount of jealousy behind the criticism of people like Clarkson and Bear as though any of us would hold back for a second if offered their jobs or lifestyle. Thirdly, I'm fed up with this oh-so-superior, tut-tut attitude at anything even remotely dangerous. I mean, half a page of step-by-step instructions on how to jump a wake; really? Look, the show is about pratting around in fast cars doing crazy stuff. If Clarkson wants to ski across a lake without a PFD then so what? It's make-believe, and we all know it.

Blimey, somebody's tired Personally I wouldn't swap with Clarkson or Rupert, that would mean downshifting

PS I drive 50k a year & know people who've died in car accidents, doesn't mean to say I don't think "w4nker" every time some yoof in a clapped out hot hatch comes screaming past

[GJ0KYZ]

Originally Posted by kerny

50!!.... you'll defo start getting grumpier

God, you're not wrong. It's at work where I'm really starting to notice it. I had to do some 'lean' training the other day (process efficiency etc); it was unbearable. Maybe 10 years ago I would have been more on-message, but nowadays...

[GJ0KYZ]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

I drive 50k a year & know people who've died in car accidents, doesn't mean to say I don't think "w4nker" every time some yoof in a clapped out hot hatch comes screaming past

So do I. I just don't wish them dead though; we were all young once.

[kerny]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

PS I drive 50k a year & know people who've died in car accidents, doesn't mean to say I don't think "w4nker" every time some yoof in a clapped out hot hatch comes screaming past

Looks like you've hit 50 now then Dave

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by kerny

Looks like you've hit 50 now then Dave

next month

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

next month

your only a pup, when you get to 55 you start getting less grumpy again, buying a SR4 made me grin