Not Much Scream'n...But Definately Fly'n...

**TooStroked** · 12-16-2018, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by AZMIDLYF

Looking at pictures like this one makes me wonder how more people didn't die in offshore racing back in the days. Just look at all of what we consider "basic / required" safety equipment that isn't even there on that boat. I think even an OPA Class 7 boat has more safety equipment now.

**berdes** · 12-16-2018, 06:44 PM

Yup, Big Brother has your back, and will keep you safe and secure.

**AZMIDLYF** · 12-19-2018, 10:30 AM

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**AZMIDLYF** · 12-19-2018, 10:31 AM

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**AZMIDLYF** · 12-19-2018, 09:39 PM

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**powerabout** · 12-19-2018, 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by TooStroked

Looking at pictures like this one makes me wonder how more people didn't die in offshore racing back in the days. Just look at all of what we consider "basic / required" safety equipment that isn't even there on that boat. I think even an OPA Class 7 boat has more safety equipment now.

poker runs and shootouts kill more than offshore ever did

**TooStroked** · 12-20-2018, 06:23 AM

Originally Posted by powerabout

poker runs and shootouts kill more than offshore ever did

A tribute to the skills of those who raced back then.

On the other hend, it shows the general lack of skills (and sometimes safety equipment) in poker runs and shootouts.