Comments on: Colombian Kids Slide Down 1,200 Foot Cable …to School http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/colombian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/ Specialization is for Insects. Fri, 25 May 2012 16:19:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Sarita B http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/colombian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/comment-page-2/#comment-54218 Sarita B Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:28:12 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/columbian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/#comment-54218 Seriously, have any of you ever been to Colombia??? 1. It's not "the world’s most terrorist afflicted nation". Actually, it's only #13 on the list with the U.S. close behind at #18. 2. Though these people may be poor, they are happy with their lives and have learned to adapt. This is simply a mode of transportation that they've grown up with. For all we know, they may be more concerned about riding in buses or on motorcycles. Seriously, have any of you ever been to Colombia??? 1. It’s not “the world’s most terrorist afflicted nation”. Actually, it’s only #13 on the list with the U.S. close behind at #18. 2. Though these people may be poor, they are happy with their lives and have learned to adapt. This is simply a mode of transportation that they’ve grown up with. For all we know, they may be more concerned about riding in buses or on motorcycles.

]]> By: Tom Barr http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/colombian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/comment-page-2/#comment-19470 Tom Barr Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:59:07 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/columbian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/#comment-19470 As a child I would think that thing was fun, as an adult I'd think it was efficient. I am guessing the cable could hold hundreds of pounds but I'd be more worried about a bearing seizing up or some sort of debris on the line or some failure of burlap or my stick brake. There's danger in every society. I'd almost prefer a zip line to drivers juggling a latte, cell phone and a 6000 pound SUV while drifting into my lane. As a child I would think that thing was fun, as an adult I’d think it was efficient. I am guessing the cable could hold hundreds of pounds but I’d be more worried about a bearing seizing up or some sort of debris on the line or some failure of burlap or my stick brake.

There’s danger in every society. I’d almost prefer a zip line to drivers juggling a latte, cell phone and a 6000 pound SUV while drifting into my lane.

]]> By: Richmen http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/colombian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/comment-page-2/#comment-16482 Richmen Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:27:56 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/columbian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/#comment-16482 Then if there was a failure on one cable you’d have the secondary cable as a backup. This would also effectively double the weight carrying capacity. Then if there was a failure on one cable you’d have the secondary cable as a backup. This would also effectively double the weight carrying capacity.

]]> By: m http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/colombian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/comment-page-2/#comment-16377 m Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:55:39 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/columbian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/#comment-16377 I'm involve with in the zipline buissness ajnd i can tell u those are not ce certified zip pulleys. I’m involve with in the zipline buissness ajnd i can tell u those are not ce certified zip pulleys.

]]> By: John P. http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/colombian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/comment-page-2/#comment-16152 John P. Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:16:12 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/columbian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/#comment-16152 James, As I understood it, they do have two cables. One "downhill" going each way. Of course, they need 2 going downhill each way for redundancy... but I guess it's too costly. John James,

As I understood it, they do have two cables. One “downhill” going each way.

Of course, they need 2 going downhill each way for redundancy… but I guess it’s too costly.

John

]]> By: James Broad http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/colombian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/comment-page-2/#comment-16145 James Broad Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:56:16 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/columbian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/#comment-16145 I wish i could have travelled to school on something as cool as that... Its all well and good but how do they do the hardest bit, getting back up the hill? I wish i could have travelled to school on something as cool as that…

Its all well and good but how do they do the hardest bit, getting back up the hill?

]]> By: Luke http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/colombian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/comment-page-1/#comment-15902 Luke Mon, 10 Sep 2007 09:30:08 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/columbian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/#comment-15902 Omg that is some real crazy stuff. I'm a complete adrenaline fueld thrill-seeker and I don't think I could ever push myself to do that. Omg that is some real crazy stuff. I’m a complete adrenaline fueld thrill-seeker and I don’t think I could ever push myself to do that.

]]> By: John P. http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/colombian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/comment-page-1/#comment-15843 John P. Mon, 10 Sep 2007 03:58:54 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/columbian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/#comment-15843 Eric, That is hilarious! You know, what worried me was less the fact that the cable may be secured properly, and more the fact that there is no backup cable. If they would just run one more identical cable about 1 foot away from the existing cable then people could hook up their harness to both cables simultaneous. Then if there was a failure on one cable you'd have the secondary cable as a backup. This would also effectively double the weight carrying capacity. I understand that the government won't pave a road or build a bridge, but they could send a couple of engineers out there to improve the existing system for these people... John Eric,

That is hilarious!

You know, what worried me was less the fact that the cable may be secured properly, and more the fact that there is no backup cable. If they would just run one more identical cable about 1 foot away from the existing cable then people could hook up their harness to both cables simultaneous. Then if there was a failure on one cable you’d have the secondary cable as a backup. This would also effectively double the weight carrying capacity.

I understand that the government won’t pave a road or build a bridge, but they could send a couple of engineers out there to improve the existing system for these people…

John

]]> By: MG http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/colombian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/comment-page-1/#comment-15726 MG Sun, 09 Sep 2007 18:08:09 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/columbian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/#comment-15726 Wow! I wonder who set that up - it looks fairly professional with regards to how taut the cable is, etc. Also the idea of using a simple stick as a brake.. is it just friction that stops them? Little sister is very nice to big sister I imagine.. if I told my younger brother to "get in the bag", he'd tell me to jump in the lake :P Wow! I wonder who set that up – it looks fairly professional with regards to how taut the cable is, etc. Also the idea of using a simple stick as a brake.. is it just friction that stops them?

Little sister is very nice to big sister I imagine.. if I told my younger brother to “get in the bag”, he’d tell me to jump in the lake :P

]]> By: TheDane http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/colombian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/comment-page-1/#comment-15698 TheDane Sun, 09 Sep 2007 15:05:35 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/columbian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/#comment-15698 That is just insane, how can anybody let their kids use a death-trap like that... Kim:) That is just insane, how can anybody let their kids use a death-trap like that…

Kim:)

]]> By: Abderisak http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/colombian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/comment-page-1/#comment-15690 Abderisak Sun, 09 Sep 2007 12:02:52 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/columbian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/#comment-15690 I saw this like 10 years ago, quite sad. I saw this like 10 years ago, quite sad.

]]> By: Johny http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/colombian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/comment-page-1/#comment-15687 Johny Sun, 09 Sep 2007 10:06:27 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/columbian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/#comment-15687 there you go, a non polluting transportation system! i think the kids are having fun, i know i would of... but sad to see a community left back like that. there you go, a non polluting transportation system! i think the kids are having fun, i know i would of… but sad to see a community left back like that.

]]> By: John P. http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/colombian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/comment-page-1/#comment-15614 John P. Sat, 08 Sep 2007 17:23:49 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/columbian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/#comment-15614 @Peter - Thanks for the catch! I feel like a moron, but instead of admitting it I'm going to blame it on the horrible education system in America! :-) @Urbanist - thanks for letting me know. I've found another version and put it up, so check it out. Even though it's pathetic, it's also totally cool at the same time! :-) John @Peter – Thanks for the catch! I feel like a moron, but instead of admitting it I’m going to blame it on the horrible education system in America! :-)

@Urbanist – thanks for letting me know. I’ve found another version and put it up, so check it out. Even though it’s pathetic, it’s also totally cool at the same time! :-)

John

]]> By: Ron http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/colombian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/comment-page-1/#comment-15594 Ron Sat, 08 Sep 2007 14:45:27 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/columbian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/#comment-15594 Hi John. Here's a new link to the video since youtube took it offline. BTW, my kids think this looks like a great way to go to school. http://www.vidmax.com/index.php/videos/view/3028 Hi John. Here’s a new link to the video since youtube took it offline.

BTW, my kids think this looks like a great way to go to school.

http://www.vidmax.com/index.php/videos/view/3028

]]> By: Urbanist http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/colombian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/comment-page-1/#comment-15571 Urbanist Sat, 08 Sep 2007 10:08:16 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/columbian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/#comment-15571 D'oh the video says it isn't available anymore ... the story is a sad one either way, though. D’oh the video says it isn’t available anymore … the story is a sad one either way, though.

]]> By: Peter B http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/colombian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/comment-page-1/#comment-15562 Peter B Sat, 08 Sep 2007 08:44:17 +0000 http://onemansblog.com/2007/09/08/columbian-kids-slide-down-1200-foot-cable-to-school/#comment-15562 That's messed-up. It seriously does suck to be poor in the world's most terrorist afflicted nation. Psst, John, it's "Colombia" btw. Columbia is an American university, and a destroyed Space Shuttle. That’s messed-up. It seriously does suck to be poor in the world’s most terrorist afflicted nation. Psst, John, it’s “Colombia” btw. Columbia is an American university, and a destroyed Space Shuttle.

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