Onewheeler Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 https://www.irishpost.com/news/shocking-canal-jump-fail-157744 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hurley Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 This idiot must only have 2 brain cells, 1 has gone missing and the other one is out looking for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 I managed it once, not too difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Sam Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 Another Darwin awards contestant, the world is full of them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycloud Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 Just did some googling and the average person can jump around 7'6" from a standing start or 10' from a running start - you'd definitely not want to be faltering at the jump point to clear a narrow lock comfortably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB Esk Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 I like the advert that appears above the clip, "Get a funeral plan today" ?? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 If iut had been part of a comedy programme it would have been amusing in a pythonesque sort of way. But as it was real life, I hope he was not badly injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB Esk Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, Athy said: If iut had been part of a comedy programme it would have been amusing in a pythonesque sort of way. But as it was real life, I hope he was not badly injured. Shows a pic of him further down the page, looks to have a cut chin and a bit bedraggled, otherwise probably just a bit wiser... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mike Hurley Posted August 3, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 13 minutes ago, Psycloud said: Just did some googling and the average person can jump around 7'6" from a standing start or 10' from a running start I dont think this guy was anywhere near an average person. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 Just now, NB Esk said: Shows a pic of him further down the page, looks to have a cut chin and a bit bedraggled, otherwise probably just a bit wiser... One fervently hopes so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 Were the Irish Post on a field trip to the Midlands or are we so rich with idiots that we're able to supply the Emerald Isle too now? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Bob Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 Wot a plonker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hurley Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 8 minutes ago, Sea Dog said: Were the Irish Post on a field trip to the Midlands or are we so rich with idiots that we're able to supply the Emerald Isle too now? You can imagine the jokes in the Irish pubs tonight, did you hear the one about the Brummie who............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canal321 Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 Crt should really get some new signs put up explaining how to do it properly. His failure and resulting injuries are on them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X Alan W Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 I remember a similar stunt at Ellesmere Port at a rally in the sixtys the beer tent was near the top lock & the more booze consumed the braver the contestants got there were several successes & about the same number of failures with getting wet & monor scraps & cuts until one guy cracked his chin/head on the lock side the lock which had started out full had leaked off around a 1/4 so he fell back knocked out into the water took several folk to drag him out while his mates stood lockside catcalling/jeering if it had been left to them he would have drowned Beggars belief 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 https://staffslive.co.uk/2011/12/safety-calls-made-after-kidsgrove-mans-tragic-canal-death/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 I have just tried, and unfortunately failed to find some footage that used to exist of someone who did the leap from the tow-path across the stop lock at Warwick Bar..... He made it fine, because he could take the necessary run up. However, once on the island he had no equivalent run up for the jump back again. Those who know Warwick Bar will recall that the gates can't be moved, and are firmly "open" at all times........ I wish I could find the footage, bur Mr Showoff eventually has to lower himself into the canal in order to get back to the towpath safely. Needless to say much mirth from those filming it....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bearwood Boster Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 12 hours ago, Sea Dog said: Were the Irish Post on a field trip to the Midlands or are we so rich with idiots that we're able to supply the Emerald Isle too now? Greensforge I am told.In a further clip,he reckons his only problem was faltering before he jumped... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 15 minutes ago, The Bearwood Boster said: Greensforge I am told.In a further clip,he reckons his only problem was faltering before he jumped... Yep, he bottled it on the run up not that I'd try, mind Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassman Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 22 hours ago, Mike Hurley said: You can imagine the jokes in the Irish pubs tonight, did you hear the one about the Brummie who............... You've made the usual mistake of mistaking the accent for a those of a Brummie. His is most definitely a Black Country accent. Mind you Brum has it's fair share of idiots too of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Grassman said: You've made the usual mistake of mistaking the accent for a those of a Brummie. His is most definitely a Black Country accent. Mind you Brum has it's fair share of idiots too of course We have some of the finest idiots in the country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknorman Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 (edited) I have super 8 footage from 1975 of someone jumping over the narrows at Pontcycyllte aqueduct. About 40 seconds in, sorry for crap quality! (Super 8 to VHS to digital!) Edited August 4, 2018 by nicknorman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrose Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 "He urged those watching not to try this sort of thing at home." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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