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Huckleberry said:
I don't know.
Do you live near Watts? Maybe you just need more exposure.
Is the World's Highest Swing in Harbin Worth the Thrill?
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The discussion centers around a swing located on a 700-foot high viewing platform in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, which is described as a thrilling attraction for adrenaline seekers. Participants express mixed feelings about the swing, with some eager to try it and others feeling intimidated by the height. The concept of bravery is debated, with some arguing that the swing represents thrill-seeking rather than true bravery, as it involves risking safety for the sake of excitement. Various personal experiences with heights and adrenaline-inducing activities are shared, highlighting a divide between thrill-seekers and those who avoid high-risk situations. The conversation also touches on the perceived danger of the swing compared to everyday activities, emphasizing how perception of risk can differ significantly from statistical realities. Overall, the thread captures a blend of excitement, fear, and philosophical musings on the nature of bravery and thrill-seeking.
I don't know.
Do you live near Watts? Maybe you just need more exposure.
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No, I don't live near Watts, and I've never been there. The closest I've been for a walk near there is North Hollywood. I've been around a bit though and seen a few tough streets in my lifetime and I'm no worse off for it.
I just thought it was odd that the chances for any kind of injury on this swing is very small, but I would still be very afraid to use it. Yet, the risk of injury for something as simple as driving a car or walking down just about any street is much higher, and I have no fear of that.
I've done some skydiving before and I was surprised at how easy it was to climb out onto the wing of a plane and let go. Yet, I don't think I would ever go bungee jumping. The ground is just too close, but not close enough!
I just thought it was odd that the chances for any kind of injury on this swing is very small, but I would still be very afraid to use it. Yet, the risk of injury for something as simple as driving a car or walking down just about any street is much higher, and I have no fear of that.
I've done some skydiving before and I was surprised at how easy it was to climb out onto the wing of a plane and let go. Yet, I don't think I would ever go bungee jumping. The ground is just too close, but not close enough!
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Even though statistically driving a car or walking down a street, or stepping into a bathtub are more dangerous, the "perceived" danger is not as high. I could never get on that swing.Huckleberry said:
How'd you like to play tennis at the Burj Al Arab Hotel?
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Careful with that lob.Evo said:
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Thankfully I don't play tennis. I may never play it again after seeing that photograph. I'll leave the perceived danger to the thrill seekers. That stuff is too scary for me. I'd rather pick up white-water rafting or shark photography.Evo said:
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Me either. It's always the bad ones.Evo said:
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jimmysnyder said:
So true. Let's hope that swing is a *good* one. 
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I don't think I would play tennis up there. I am one of those people that gets so into the sport that I forget where I am at and would likely fall off.
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Id love to have a parachute and just jump off the edge of that tennis court. That looks like fun.
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I wonder where those things landed, or if Matt even cared.
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Why would he?