Hull Fair 2008: Bungee Ride Rope Snapped!

Mr Jones

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I was out last night with my girlfriend, enjoying the annual Hull Fair. This was my first time there and I had my camera out, snapping like a Japanese tourist. I somehow managed to bagged myself a "once in a life time, right place, right time" shots.

I wasn't really prepared for the accident but I did prepare my camera for "machine gun mode" as I know the ride was going to be fast. Just as I was ready to snap... the rope snap and my trigger finger went.

Here is a couple of internet pictures of how the ride is at normal operation:
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Here's what happened:

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Essentially it depics what happened... picture 1, you see the ride ready and from picture 2 onwards, you'll see the ride isn't going as planned. Especially number 2, see where the redline is, there was rope flares everywhere~

If it wasn't for the metal caging, the 2 girls in the ride would have smacked straight into the left bar with flesh and bones. I was pleased to say that the girls were initially shocked but were smiling and giggling after the incident.

What a lucky escape~
(It could have been worst if BOTH the ropes went whilst they were up)

Needless to say, all those queuing behind quickly seek refunds.
 
Mr Jones said:
What a lucky escape~
(It could have been worst if BOTH the ropes went whilst they were up)

Needless to say, all those queuing behind quickly seek refunds.
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Wow! What a sight. And as you say, one can only imagine the chaos had the ropes snapped when it was fully up in the air. I can't believe the people on it where giggling. I'd be asking for some clean trousers and privacy.
 
Atrox Moris said:
Wow! What a sight. And as you say, one can only imagine the chaos had the ropes snapped when it was fully up in the air. I can't believe the people on it where giggling. I'd be asking for some clean trousers and privacy.
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Id be asking for compo claiming I have wiplash , and for the fact that whenever I feel constipated , I just think of this and let loose :)
 
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