Football Quote by Eric von Hippel
““1978 Jurgen Honscheid came over from West Germany for the first Hawaiian World Cup and discovered jumping, which was new to him, although Mike Horgan and I were jumping in 1974 and 1975. There was a new enthusiasm for jumping and we were all trying to outdo each other by jumping higher and higher. The problem was that ... the riders flew off in mid-air because there was no way to keep the board with you-and””
About This Quote
Early adopters of extreme sports often push boundaries, leading to unforeseen safety challenges as equipment and techniques evolve.
In simple terms: Innovation outpaces safety measures.
Key Takeaway
Progress creates new risks.
Themes
innovation
risk
sports culture
competition
technology adoption
Mood
excitement
caution
Type
observation
historical anecdote
When to use this quote
- introducing new tricks
- designing equipment
- organizing events
- training athletes
Key Concepts
safety engineering
human factors
extreme sports
Practical Applications
- develop safety safety protocols
- design safer boards
Questions to Reflect On
- How can innovators anticipate hazards?
- What responsibilities do pioneers have?
A Different Perspective
The excitement of novelty can blind participants to inherent dangers, necessitating proactive safety design.
