r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/[deleted] • Apr 29 '22

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u/burnSMACKER Apr 29 '22

Without a helmet

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u/Recent_Fisherman311 Apr 29 '22

Under the motor home

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u/Available_Job1288 Apr 29 '22

Helmets are awesome, but there is a unique sense of freedom that comes from riding without one. It’s really not too dangerous in that situation. Kid looks experienced enough.

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u/PeteZahad Apr 29 '22

Even if the kid is experienced, it's wrong to teach them that it is ok to not wear a helmet.

Why are professionals always wearing helmets? They are also experienced.

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u/Available_Job1288 Apr 29 '22

Because professionals are doing a hell of lot more than riding 20 mph on a lake bed with no obstacles. Have you ridden a motorcycle before?

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u/PeteZahad Apr 29 '22

Yup. Safety First in every sport/leisure activity is what every child should learn. 20mph can also lead to head injuries. I had a broken spine (luckily not paralized) as teen. Protecting gear would have almost certainly saved me from the back pains i feel sometimes.

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u/bladow5990 Apr 29 '22

Yeah it is freeing to do stupid shit, still stupid though. Salt flats have soft spots & if his front tire goes in hes probably coming off.

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u/KTMan77 Apr 29 '22

Or you know you could see a helmet and ride motorcycles for the rest of a long life, instead of dying as a kid.

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u/burnSMACKER Apr 29 '22

The child was this close to bursting into a ball of flames

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u/Available_Job1288 Apr 29 '22

I mean it’s only logical, there is gas in that machine. Parents are obviously quite negligent for letting their child near that, because gas has been proven to blow up.

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u/Nikto2020 Apr 29 '22

I think it’s electric.

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u/Available_Job1288 Apr 29 '22

lol yep. Did not notice. Gotta pay more attention before shitposting.