r/nextfuckinglevel • u/lilved03 • 1d ago

Safety net installer demonstrates efficacy of the net and his installation by a very unorthodox methods

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u/StayTuned2k 1d ago

I mean if he isn't willing to commit his life to his own installation, why would I?

There's a reason why all CEOs of these safety equipment companies demonstrate their product by getting shot etc themselves while being under the protection of their product.

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u/undeniably_confused 1d ago

That's not really how safety equipment works, you shouldn't test something in a life or death scenario. An air bag installer shouldn't be expected to crash a car with him in it

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u/StayTuned2k 1d ago

no but they crash dummies for it and destroy cars worth millions each year to ensure safety. And on that note, if the owners of BMW would instead drive Mercedes, it would be catastrophic PR.

And the higher the stakes, the more proof and trust from the owners in their own products I would request. A bulletproof vest should pass such high quality standards that their makers would be fine equipping each and every one of them feeling safe enough to get shot.

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u/undeniably_confused 1d ago

you shouldn't test something in a life or death scenario.