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I've watched how he operates his tours over a dozen times now, between being on them (at least a half dozen times) and watching them from the shore when I've hiked out to the flow. He's cancelled one of my tours when he thought the swell was too big to safely exit Pohoiki, he's given full refunds to people with back or other ailments that frankly shouldn't have ever booked in the first place (and thus just "eaten" the ticket price that could've gone to another person), and he spends 10 full minutes at every briefing telling people to stay seated when going over waves, to keep at least one hand on the boat at all times, etc.
If you look at the stats, I'm sure people are more likely to get hurt in a car accident driving to/from Pohoiki than they are on the lava boat itself. Sure, nothing is 100% safe on this planet. And that's the point - nothing is 100% safe on this planet. I personally wouldn't skydive or bungee jump, but I'm not going to devote my time and energy into trying to prevent others who want to do that from doing it.
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At least that's my conclusion formed by watching how he operates his tours.
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Have you actually been on one, or is this knowledge from watching the boat leave the boat ramp and return later?
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Sheesh! Again I say, I'm well aware of the risks. Please don't let your fears prevent me from enjoying the tours.
All that is fine and dandy and I hope yo enjoy them immensely. But I doubt you are sitting down at Pohoiki educating each tourist as they get ready to board the boat. Keep in mind, in America, there's an expectation that the tour operator is responsible for their welfare. A responsibility Shane has never acknowledged. At least that's my conclusion formed by watching how he operates his tours.
Are you down at Kehena telling the tourists about the rip tide? Are you up at Mauna Kea telling the tourists how to drive safely? Are you at the airport passing out RLW flyers?
Don't sell me some BS about your deep love and concern for our visitors when you clearly have some personal beef with Captain Shane.
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Always cracks me up .....there seems to be a built in bias to any entity running a successful business that employs folks and contributes to the Puna economy - what gives?
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a built in bias to any entity running a successful business that employs folks
Usually because the business doesn't employ the "right" folks.
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Originally posted by glinda
...I doubt you are sitting down at Pohoiki educating each tourist as they get ready to board the boat. Keep in mind, in America, there's an expectation that the tour operator is responsible for their welfare.
Why, because they aren't intelligent enough to be responsible for their own welfare?
Any time you go on an adventure, it's your responsibility to know and assess the risks. I think it's really hard NOT to know the risks given the amount of information and the multitude of sources even before you get to the Island, let alone once you are there.
Is it Shane's fault if the bench collapses?
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Is it Shane's fault if the bench collapses?
Shelf.........................................................Boat (Not Shane's fault)
Shelf..........Boat (Might be Shane's fault)
"I'm at that stage in life where I stay out of discussions. Even if you say 1+1=5, you're right - have fun." - Keanu Reeves
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Shelf.........................................................Boat (Not taking tour)
Shelf..........Boat (Taking the tour)
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Look, no one really expects Shane to stop. We just want to be able to say "I told you so" on punaweb when the inevitable occurs. Major Internet points at stake here...
HotPE, thanks for the visual representation!
