Jumping on vehicles to help with balance while offroad

***Corey*** · 06-23-2007, 06:29 PM

There was a thread posted here awhile back with some guy's jumping on the back of a trucks bumper, and many said it was OK, some said not OK.

Take it from the master of off roading, Bill Burke.

Bill has more off road knowledge than anyone on this planet.

Quote:

"There are very few people with Bill's knowledge of how to drive an off-road trail." Dave Zartman, Editor, 4WD Toyota Owner.

http://www.billburke.com/articles/Don't%20touch!.htm

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mjwalfredo · 06-23-2007, 07:34 PM

Interesting read. One thing though, what the hell is up with this choice of words from the article??

Quote:

I basically wanted to yell out: ?What the hell are you doing, fool? Get away from that vehicle!? I wanted to ?whack his pee-pee.?

***Corey*** · 06-23-2007, 07:39 PM

He is very passionate about safety, and seeing someone do something stupid like that gets his dander up.

crackerjack · 06-23-2007, 07:47 PM

yeah, I don't see this as being smart either. Guys say no to 102' whips because spotter might get stuck in the eye. It seems to me, there should be a zone around all moving vehicles that are a "no go zone". I drive an 18 wheeler and running over someone on the fuel island is a concern. Plus my wife ran over my dog last year in the driveway soooo give rigs a wide pass is right thinking for a long and healthy life

Flygtenstein · 06-24-2007, 06:52 PM

Bill Burke is God, we better do everything that he says.

I prefer Kenny Rogers on this one...

"You gotta know when to hold 'em, know when to fold them..."

vwfastg60 · 06-26-2007, 03:07 AM

Its good advice even tho its a reaction to wanna jump on a rig in a sketchy situation. I feel like a strap on a stinger or rollbar or even back bumper does so much more. Throw 3 guys on a strap or even 2 and they can do more then some random guy running and jumping on a bumper.

***Corey*** · 06-26-2007, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vwfastg60

Throw 3 guys on a strap or even 2 and they can do more then some random guy running and jumping on a bumper.

I agree.
A life is worth more than sheet metal or a tricked out rig any day.

Flygtenstein · 06-26-2007, 03:49 PM

Don't be a random guy.

***Corey*** · 06-26-2007, 04:08 PM

I think it is a natural reaction to want to jump.
Kind of like when you are in a vehicle as a driver or a passenger, and you get tippy on a trail and come close to a tree.

Whadaya do?
You put your hand and out try to push yourself away from the tree

It ain't gonna happen, no matter how hard you push, but it is a natural reaction to do so.

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Flygtenstein Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 4,246	Bill Burke is God, we better do everything that he says. I prefer Kenny Rogers on this one... "You gotta know when to hold 'em, know when to fold them..." __________________ Ease on down the road.

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vwfastg60 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Longmont Colorado Posts: 725	Its good advice even tho its a reaction to wanna jump on a rig in a sketchy situation. I feel like a strap on a stinger or rollbar or even back bumper does so much more. Throw 3 guys on a strap or even 2 and they can do more then some random guy running and jumping on a bumper. __________________ 87 longbed, 3rz, tacoma dash, bobbed, SAS'ed, gears and more. My build----HERE More web wheeling- Just getting started so come join us Asphaltsux

06-26-2007, 03:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
Flygtenstein Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 4,246	Don't be a random guy. __________________ Ease on down the road.

06-26-2007, 04:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	I think it is a natural reaction to want to jump. Kind of like when you are in a vehicle as a driver or a passenger, and you get tippy on a trail and come close to a tree. Whadaya do? You put your hand and out try to push yourself away from the tree It ain't gonna happen, no matter how hard you push, but it is a natural reaction to do so. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

06-23-2007, 07:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
crackerjack Contributing Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: cookeville tn. Posts: 616	yeah, I don't see this as being smart either. Guys say no to 102' whips because spotter might get stuck in the eye. It seems to me, there should be a zone around all moving vehicles that are a "no go zone". I drive an 18 wheeler and running over someone on the fuel island is a concern. Plus my wife ran over my dog last year in the driveway soooo give rigs a wide pass is right thinking for a long and healthy life

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