Problem Child Crash Sequence... World Finals...2013

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Originally Posted by steve d

Hi Wendi
I was about 50 yards from the the bleachers,up from the start line...along the fence.

Yes.....I took those pictures....SOOC.

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Great shots



sent from WMC's phone

Yeah...I'm a little confused about the capsule myself.....supposed to release and eject from the boat....I'm thinking some kind of malfunction....<?>

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Originally Posted by Tishimself

Yeah...I'm a little confused about the capsule myself.....supposed to release and eject from the boat....I'm thinking some kind of malfunction....<?>

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I've seen plenty of pics of the crash here but nothing of the capsule, where it was? underwater? if he got out on his own .... anyone know?

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Originally Posted by westair

I've seen plenty of pics of the crash here but nothing of the capsule, where it was? underwater? if he got out on his own .... anyone know?

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I believe the capsule never detached from the boat (like it's supposed to). The rescue team had to detach it and bring him up.

Fabulous Pictures! the best pix ever!! :thumb::thumb:

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"the best pix ever", that were not posted by a moderator! :wink2:

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Originally Posted by Wheeler

Fabulous Pictures! the best pix ever!! :thumb::thumb:

disclaimer:
"the best pix ever", that were not posted by a moderator! :wink2:

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Nutswinger


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Originally Posted by hbchgirl

I believe the capsule never detached from the boat (like it's supposed to). The rescue team had to detach it and bring him up.

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Thanks, I guess there's no disputing the safety of the capsules, even when they malfunction ..... pretty amazing he was back in the boat the next day!

Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w26mC4iO0UU

It looks less violent in the video than pics.