Bottle of Redbull broke my Toe

Please tell what happened and how it might have been avoided. Names should be ommitted. This forum should help others learn from mistakes that caused or nearly caused a mishap.
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dhmartens
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Bottle of Redbull broke my Toe

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Three days ago 5:30am I was making a bottle of Sodastream Redbull flavor using a paintball modded carbonator when the 1 liter bottle got away from me, fell off the counter and broke #4 toe.

The bottle weighed 2.2 lbs and achieved impact speed of 9.90669862069 miles per hour from a 36" counter top.

Its not been x-rayed but after 3 days I still cannot walk beyond a slow limp.

This was a matter of not being Focused, possibly sleepwalking.
This is my 2nd kitchen accident that interrupts my capacity to hang glide.

Redbull gives you wings, and can take them away.

Want Cheap Redbull? SODASTREAM REVIEW!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzAprsGQMJo

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Post by TomS »

A couple of questions:
Why would you be making soda while in flight?
Is this a positive or a negative review of Sodastream?
You drink Redbull by the liter!!???
Were you a fan of Home Improvement?
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TomS wrote:A couple of questions:
Why would you be making soda while in flight?
Is this a positive or a negative review of Sodastream?
You drink Redbull by the liter!!???
Were you a fan of Home Improvement?
1)because I can?

2) if sodastream is 30 times cheaper you figure it out. I can't recommend it until they offer a Beer flavor Though.

3) Half liter at a time

4) More a fan of Time Allen HBO comedy than the tv show.

I think its a matter of bad karma because Redbull does so much to promote flight and this only costs them market share.
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Re: Bottle of Redbull broke my Toe

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dhmartens wrote:...Its not been x-rayed but after 3 days I still cannot walk beyond a slow limp.

This was a matter of not being Focused, possibly sleepwalking.
This is my 2nd kitchen accident that interrupts my capacity to hang glide....
Yes. Redbull took your wings. Funny wordplay but sad reality. Breaking toes and ankles has never stopped the determined HG pilot from flying or flying X/C for that matter. Here's one of those pilots who just can't stop himself and flying with his lower leg in a walking boot and soft cast. Gotta love those 8" pneumatic wheels!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA1b8Ajbs5o[/youtube]
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Post by Fat Fred »

Jonathan, I am still kicking myself for not getting to "hang out" with you that day.

-Fred-
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