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RE: New Lava tour out of Kalapana... - Greg - 09-23-2010
They may indeed have to cross some private property, but most of the trek is public. In the past this route was just too long and dangerous for unguided visitors. People would start out from Uncle Roberts not realizing how far it was. They'd end up at the flow site out of water and without energy to return and require help getting back. Go wit da locals!
RE: New Lava tour out of Kalapana... - sm07 - 09-24-2010
They are legal and legit.They are insured and have concent over the 3 private properties in that area. No one else has that right. 2 weeks ago a couple went out and fell on the Hauanio property on the way out and now those guys are trying to sue the family for not having proper signs up. which is a bunch of bull. If I am going I am hiring Them!
RE: New Lava tour out of Kalapana... - islandboo - 09-24-2010
quote:
Originally posted by sm07
2 weeks ago a couple went out and fell on the Hauanio property on the way out and now those guys are trying to sue the family for not having proper signs up
http://www.thestupiditburns.com/blog/
RE: New Lava tour out of Kalapana... - John S. Rabi - 09-24-2010
quote:The first two are correct, but I sure would like to see their insurance certificate and policy! Good luck finding an insurance company giving you a policy on tours where your sneakers can melt! [
Originally posted by sm07
They are legal, legit and they are insured.
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RE: New Lava tour out of Kalapana... - sm07 - 09-28-2010
Well I know for a fact that they are the best and the safest tour I ever been on. Also support the local people they know more then anyone else. So my trust is with them.
RE: New Lava tour out of Kalapana... - wyatt - 10-02-2010
We were there at the Awa Bar night before last. The guys are doing good business each time we visit there. Their customers get a meal with there tour upon returning. I've talked to several of the people after there tours, all exemplary comments. Good going guys.
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RE: New Lava tour out of Kalapana... - John S. Rabi - 10-02-2010
My friends went with them a few days ago and they said the same thing, they were very happy with the tour. They had to sign a complete liability waiver though, so that's a good indication that the "company" does not have insurance.
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RE: New Lava tour out of Kalapana... - Greg - 10-02-2010
John says:
"They had to sign a complete liability waiver though, so that's a good indication that the "company" does not have insurance."
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That's not necessarily accurate John. Our outrigger canoe clubs are fully insured and it's the insurance company that requires a signed waiver; Both from members and non members that participate in any activity, either racing, practicing, or fund raising.
RE: New Lava tour out of Kalapana... - Carey - 10-02-2010
John, Same with diving. My liability insurance REQUIRES that all participants sign a liability waiver (and i am pretty sure all dive-pro certification agencies require liability insurance AND waivers as part of the certification... so I doubt any certified dive professional does NOT have participants sign a waiver...) I do know that if I do not have complete records of signed waivers, I would have a problem if/when an incident did happen....
Oh, and you do not have to be a "company" to get liability insurance.... and, if they do have insurance, most likely it is a 'wilderness tour' type policy.
RE: New Lava tour out of Kalapana... - missydog1 - 10-02-2010
I am curious what the insurance covers if there is a full waiver. Does the waiver merely mean that they can't be sued for negligence, but at the same time, the insurance might step in to cover injuries?