Lawrence,
I can sure understand that, and I know exactly what you mean about the weld quality of some, if not most, of these rides. It sure adds to the rush when you look over and see the undercut on the top leg and massive lack of fusion (roll over) on the bottom leg, combined with the porosity running rampant throughout, that is if the slag was even removed for inspection. LOL
You did your time so now you can pass the torch. Show this video to the grand kids, and watch your son's eye's as the kids yell, "We gotta try that Dad!!!" It is now their turn. :-)
I can just imagine, "HE** NO, I am going to get a corn dog!!"
jrw159
EDIT: So I just read your edit, and that is even more understandable than just a natural fear of heights. Let me also add that a fear of heights can be considered a healthy fear. I have seen some pretty nasty falls from derricks, two resulting in fatality, and it sure changed my actions and ways of thinking.
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"My passive agressive revenge was to point out all the cracked welds and improper bolting on the rides to anybody who would listen... You want a thril? You like danger? ok.. Let me add to your pleasure."-quote.........way too funny!
I'm right there with ya Lawrence.....a natural fear of heights keeps me grounded.
I did manange to talk myself into riding the Texas Chute Out at Six Flags over Texas....where you ride in a swing with a small piece of decorative dog chain laying across your lap....they reel in the cable to take you 33 stories into the air....I mistaking thought I could get a moment to catch my breath at the top and look around at the scenery, but as soon at the cable clicked at the top...you free fall until you are about two stories off the deck and then they slow you down.