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re: Tiki tubing drowning victims were found. So sad.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 3:14 pm to lsu2006
Posted on 6/23/14 at 3:14 pm to lsu2006
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I've never been Tiki Tubing. Do they inform people of the risks of fast currents, debris, etc. before they go out there?
It's been a few years since I've been on my one and only tiki tubing experience, but I remember being a little surprised at how dangerous it was once we got on the river. I won't say that they didn't mention it, but I'll say their point was not well received by me if they did. I was bumping into a lot of shite under the water.
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Posted on 6/23/14 at 3:16 pm to REG861
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Last time I rented a jet ski in Destin, they showed us a video of a guy getting killed on one
thats gota be great for business
Posted on 6/23/14 at 3:17 pm to Silky Johnston
My one TT experience was not bad. Water was low, so I rubbed against the bottom a lot. Most of the ride was like 1-2ft.
My group did jump off that cliff thing and I refused.
My group did jump off that cliff thing and I refused.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 3:18 pm to lsu2006
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Do they inform people of the risks of fast currents, debris, etc. before they go out there?
never been
Posted on 6/23/14 at 3:19 pm to oleyeller
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Last time I rented a jet ski in Destin, they showed us a video of a guy getting killed on one
thats gota be great for business
in fairness, a lot of people operate jet skis like complete jackasses.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 3:20 pm to LouisianaLady
I dont remember the "cliff". Must be new.
Well if anything maybe we will get a storm or 2 this summer that will blow some large tree across that stretch of the river and make it impassable. seeing as how they cant do any maintenance for liability reasons and all...
Well if anything maybe we will get a storm or 2 this summer that will blow some large tree across that stretch of the river and make it impassable. seeing as how they cant do any maintenance for liability reasons and all...
Posted on 6/23/14 at 3:20 pm to gmrkr5
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I dont remember the "cliff". Must be new.
Was like 5 year ago.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 3:21 pm to LouisianaLady
yea its been longer than that.. havent been down there for 7 or 8.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 3:21 pm to Topwater Trout
I went like 9 days ago.. You just get on a bus, grab a tube when you get off, and jump in. The river seemed pretty dangerous.. If you got caught good on something and the water forced you under. It was strong enough to where you weren't coming back up. The current was so strong that a good swimmer would have trouble making any progress going upstream. It seems like I was pretty stationary when I tried.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 3:24 pm to LSUvetMed
Sad, for sure. And my sincere condolences to the families who are dealing with an unimaginable loss today.
I have lived in and around the Amite River for 40+ years, and the number of people who died swimming in it (just in my lifetime) is staggering. It's a deceptively tranquil setting most of the time, but even in the most significant droughts it still has danger spots. I remember getting stuck in quicksand out there when I was a little tyke attending a baptism. I was pulled free by a friend, but that experience instilled a healthy fear I don't want to overcome.
My mom grew up swimming in the Amite--back when it was clear and gravel dredging was in its infancy. I often wonder if some of the treachery out there right now was as bad in the past--before the gravel pumping was as widespread as it is now.
My grandfather recounted crossing the river throughout his childhood, and if they were afraid, he didn't make it known. Apparently there was a shallow water river ford up around Dennis Mills, and he would cross the river in a horse drawn wagon en route to Oak Grove on the other side for school.
I wouldn't let my kids even go near the river unattended these days. It's just too damn dangerous.
I have lived in and around the Amite River for 40+ years, and the number of people who died swimming in it (just in my lifetime) is staggering. It's a deceptively tranquil setting most of the time, but even in the most significant droughts it still has danger spots. I remember getting stuck in quicksand out there when I was a little tyke attending a baptism. I was pulled free by a friend, but that experience instilled a healthy fear I don't want to overcome.
My mom grew up swimming in the Amite--back when it was clear and gravel dredging was in its infancy. I often wonder if some of the treachery out there right now was as bad in the past--before the gravel pumping was as widespread as it is now.
My grandfather recounted crossing the river throughout his childhood, and if they were afraid, he didn't make it known. Apparently there was a shallow water river ford up around Dennis Mills, and he would cross the river in a horse drawn wagon en route to Oak Grove on the other side for school.
I wouldn't let my kids even go near the river unattended these days. It's just too damn dangerous.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 4:01 pm to FCP
Posted on 6/23/14 at 4:07 pm to gmrkr5
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK
• The risk of injury from the activity of tubing is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and/or death.
• I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, including but not limited to: negligence of others, bites, stings,
cuts, currents, deep water, cliffs, wet ground, uneven ground, steep ground, slippery surfaces, submerged trees, submerged objects and I
also assume full responsibility for my participation
pretty much covers it
Posted on 6/23/14 at 4:08 pm to gmrkr5
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK
• The risk of injury from the activity of tubing is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and/or death.
• I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, including but not limited to: negligence of others, bites, stings,
cuts, currents, deep water, cliffs, wet ground, uneven ground, steep ground, slippery surfaces, submerged trees, submerged objects and I
also assume full responsibility for my participation.
• I willingly agree to comply with terms and conditions for participation, which includes the use of the Personal Floatation Device
provided to me by Tiki Tubing.
So someone asked earlier if they let tell people about the risks...there's your answer.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 4:10 pm to CocomoLSU
yep... i guess they also assume all of their customers can read. not a safe assumption to make considering a large portion of their clientele
Posted on 6/23/14 at 4:10 pm to CocomoLSU
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So someone asked earlier if they let tell people about the risks...there's your answer.
I went with 7 people this weekend to Wayne's World. Me and another guy signed for the whole group. Pretty worthless when they're not checking id's.
I even signed as "Mr. Awesome." They just want their cash. The employees didn't seem to bright.
This post was edited on 6/23/14 at 4:11 pm
Posted on 6/23/14 at 4:21 pm to arseinclarse
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The employees didn't seem to bright.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 4:32 pm to Festus
It's well known I'm a retard.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 4:38 pm to arseinclarse
Good news, could probably be used as a defense and render the signed release meaningless.
Posted on 6/23/14 at 8:25 pm to Festus
Seems if they don't even check your ID and verify that you actually signed the waiver that it could pretty easily be rendered void in a court of law
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:37 am to LSUvetMed
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