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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 July 2009, 22:54
Replies: 100
Views: 15,670
Posted By codprawn
The further forward the more bouncing you will...

The further forward the more bouncing you will get. Having said that the suicide seat is often no further forward than most passenger ribs.

If you don't have grab handles they can be placed below...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 July 2009, 19:56
Replies: 100
Views: 15,670
Posted By codprawn
I wonder = was it hitting the water that...

I wonder = was it hitting the water that dislocated his shoulder or being wrenched from the wheel???
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 July 2009, 15:51
Replies: 100
Views: 15,670
Posted By codprawn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihN6dNUP5Sc ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihN6dNUP5Sc

This shows just how violent it can be!!!

And another........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0utBfPhtjg&feature=related
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 July 2009, 13:25
Replies: 100
Views: 15,670
Posted By codprawn
Learning to swim is a big help.............. ...

Learning to swim is a big help..............

I grew up by the Red Sea - learnt to swim at about 3 or 4 - was scuba diving by 7. I used to sneak out at 6am and go swimming on my own in the sea. I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 July 2009, 20:05
Replies: 100
Views: 15,670
Posted By codprawn
Isn't it strange how most accidents seem to...

Isn't it strange how most accidents seem to happen when least expected - nice weather and everyone relaxed.

Go out in a Force 9 and you tend to be far more careful..............
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 July 2009, 17:03
Replies: 100
Views: 15,670
Posted By codprawn
It is but where do you draw the line? People have...

It is but where do you draw the line? People have died being swept off coastal paths and piers.

I have yet to see someone wearing a lifejacket on the Mumbles cycle track but maybe it should become...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 July 2009, 13:06
Replies: 100
Views: 15,670
Posted By codprawn
They are - I have tried it!!! The point is...

They are - I have tried it!!!

The point is that freezer bags can be handed out to all the passengers - most people carry a mobile phone and most keep it in their pocket so in a sudden emergency it...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 July 2009, 01:00
Replies: 100
Views: 15,670
Posted By codprawn
99% of the time i agree - killcord pretty...

99% of the time i agree - killcord pretty essential but there are times when a stopped engine are far worse.

Comming back to lifejackets I always wear mine on a RIB but for people who say you must...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 July 2009, 22:36
Replies: 100
Views: 15,670
Posted By codprawn
Very brave of you to own up. Just imagine what...

Very brave of you to own up. Just imagine what would have happened if your mates hadn't been there.

This is why I keep bleating on about putting your phone in a freezer bag in a pocket - cos it's...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 July 2009, 22:34
Replies: 100
Views: 15,670
Posted By codprawn
There is a world of difference between a...

There is a world of difference between a displacement yacht and a high speed RIB!!!
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