Post by: Chippy76 on January 09, 2012, 08:46:11 AM
I tuned into a tv show yesterday called "all 4 adventure", has anyone seen this show ?
I have to admit that I have only watched the one show, but their total disregard for safety scared the s**t out of me!
They got a Land cruiser bogged to its gearbox, then attempted a recovery with a winch , and maxtracks. All the time stepping over the loaded cable, and standing next to the winch while winching. I know these shows are designed to be used as health and safety videos, but their blatant disregard for safety is attrocious!
One of the things I like about Pat Callinans show is that he is sensible on the way he treats the environment (not tearing the tracks up like these guys) and he is conscious about safety when doing recovery.
Ok rant over .. (maybe this should be in another thread ... lol)
Cheers Chippy :D
Post by: Teabag on January 09, 2012, 09:10:14 AM
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Post by: D4D on January 09, 2012, 09:10:41 AM
Post by: Sixtys Guy on January 09, 2012, 10:00:35 AM
Post by: Bird on January 09, 2012, 10:03:25 AM
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It killed 15 minutes of my time though! (I recorded it and fast forwarded the adds and product plugs).so it was a 4 hour show LOL!
Post by: Tracey family on January 09, 2012, 02:45:41 PM
Post by: Sixtys Guy on January 09, 2012, 03:31:38 PM
Don't know about the saftey aspects of the show. I just can't stand listening to them >:(
Were gonna have to do some snatchin and winchin. :cheers:
Post by: Benny78 on April 23, 2012, 11:40:11 AM
Lets just say that this show is just pure Aussie entertainment and I love that they are just so Bogan. It sort of makes for an interesting show rather than Pat Callinan(who does some great treks- however he can be a bit dul)l.
All 4 adventure is the show that if i went to my mates and said- lets go on a trip and just do what we like and film it.
Thats why i like it i guess- the adds do annoy me but taping it a FF the adds is the go!
Post by: Moto Mech on April 23, 2012, 12:27:53 PM
I don't understand what all the fuss is about - complaining about how unsafely they do things?Yep, I agree. Mates out having fun.............and getting paid to do it :cheers:
Lets just say that this show is just pure Aussie entertainment and I love that they are just so Bogan. It sort of makes for an interesting show rather than Pat Callinan(who does some great treks- however he can be a bit dul)l.
All 4 adventure is the show that if i went to my mates and said- lets go on a trip and just do what we like and film it.
Thats why i like it i guess- the adds do annoy me but taping it a FF the adds is the go!
Post by: geopaj on April 23, 2012, 02:37:18 PM
I'm sure you'll find the hostesses MUCH more appealing (I do ;D)
Here's an exert...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NoiT_i9vLk# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NoiT_i9vLk#)
Post by: xcvator on April 23, 2012, 03:49:41 PM
You should try the "Top of Down Under" (Sundays 6.30pm on chan 44 in Adelaide).
I'm sure you'll find the hostesses MUCH more appealing (I do ;D)
Here's an exert...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NoiT_i9vLk# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NoiT_i9vLk#)
Yep :cheers: :cheers: I'll drink to that ;D
Post by: Kit_e_kat9 on April 23, 2012, 04:48:20 PM
I can't stand that whinny voice she has. I think they need a new presenter, however, I give the girls full credit for at least giving it a shot. Have always said Boobs will get more hits than Balls when it comes to TV ratings.
Kit_e
Post by: Chippy76 on April 23, 2012, 06:25:15 PM
I can't stand that whinny voice she has. I think they need a new presenter, however, I give the girls full credit for at least giving it a shot.
I kind of agree with you there ..... but at least she is better than Roothy! lol
Have always said Boobs will get more hits than Balls when it comes to TV ratings.
Thats gotta be the quote of the week! lol
Kit_e
Post by: just startin on April 23, 2012, 07:20:43 PM
Post by: xcvator on April 23, 2012, 07:43:12 PM
She has a voice ?
I can't stand that whinny voice she has. I think they need a new presenter, however, I give the girls full credit for at least giving it a shot. Have always said Boobs will get more hits than Balls when it comes to TV ratings.
Kit_e
Post by: Kit_e_kat9 on April 23, 2012, 07:53:46 PM
She has a voice ?
LOL! ;D
I get a bit the same with those bronzed bods on A4A. Did you see that huge fish? What fish? Stuck in the mud and broke something? What mud? Used maxtracks? I didn't see them! ??? I really dislike it when they are wearing shirts. :angel:
Kit_e
Post by: Diesel Power on April 24, 2012, 06:21:27 AM
Regards
Post by: Mrs smith on April 24, 2012, 12:07:55 PM
Poster boys for skin cancer.
If they got there act together a bit earlier they wouldn't have needed the heavy advertising and we might have had a good show.
Post by: D4D on December 06, 2016, 06:02:53 AM
I streamed a few eps of season 8 last night, this is their WA coast trip, I must say the production quality has improved since they have been on FTA TV. They have also dropped a lot of the product spiel and just have product placement. They push their gear and themselves to the edge, bordering on silly. However I quite enjoyed it.
Post by: jwb on December 06, 2016, 06:20:39 AM
The one in the cut 200 stood on the winch rope while while the 76 was winching!
That made my skin crawl🤕
That aside, I don't mind watching their adventures
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Post by: doc evil on December 06, 2016, 07:14:58 AM
Get of ya high horses people..............I think Id be fair in saying that everyone has done something unsafe/silly/stupid/not OH&S compliant/down right ridiculous in the past, whether it be 4wding, camping, fishing, bushwalking or just going to the bloody shops, most of us aren't narcissistic enough to broadcast in on TV (let alone a camper forum).
They are out exploring this great land of ours and having a whale of a time doing so. If we get 15min or an hour to escape reality and watch/dream/plan then they have done their job.
IMO, it's a refreshing change from the ad filled "mr 4x4". offroad adventure show, 4WD craption dvd's etc.
Post by: scrapsD40 on December 06, 2016, 07:19:37 AM
most of us aren't narcissistic enough to broadcast in on TV (let alone a camper forum).that's what mates and youtube are for
IMO, it's a refreshing change from the ad filled "mr 4x4". offroad adventure show, 4WD craption dvd's etc.
Post by: Merts on December 06, 2016, 07:30:11 AM
Get of ya high horses people..............I think Id be fair in saying that everyone has done something unsafe/silly/stupid/not OH&S compliant/down right ridiculous in the past, whether it be 4wding, camping, fishing, bushwalking or just going to the bloody shops, most of us aren't narcissistic enough to broadcast in on TV (let alone a camper forum).
The point is, these guys ARE broadcasting it on TV. It's irresponsible to show recoveries being done in an unsafe way.
I quite like the show, but they really should get their act together with regard to doing recoveries correctly.
Post by: doc evil on December 06, 2016, 07:58:56 AM
The point is, these guys ARE broadcasting it on TV. It's irresponsible to show recoveries being done in an unsafe way.
I quite like the show, but they really should get their act together with regard to doing recoveries correctly.
In what way??????
I've been involved in 4wd comps for over 15 years including directing events, I've yet (other than standing too close to the winch whilst winching) that I would deem "unsafe". The jumping up and down on the winch rope was stupid however, it wasn't under any real load nor posed any real danger other than him being run over. I've yet to see an unsafe recovery set up i.e. snatch over the towball, no dampener, attaching snatch to bulbar, non rated recovery points etc......
I'd be more concerned about the lack of enclosed footwear when they are walking around (I've been reprimanded by a 4WD club in QLD whereas in WA thongs have been acceptable)
Post by: BaseCamp on December 06, 2016, 08:07:15 AM
Even on the most simplistic level - (that being of their own self preservation); one would have hoped they would have done better.... (Not to be standing on a winch cable as its under tons of load... wtf)...
And by "preservation" I am not talking about their mortality and life and limb either - (even though that ought to be self evident, lol)....
As tv producers - I am talking about the preservation of their show; their sponsors; their incomes; their professionalism; their credibility; and of the thing they love doing; etc...)
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Post by: wakychapmans on December 06, 2016, 08:38:47 AM
One of the things I like about Pat Callinans show is that he is sensible on the way he treats the environment (not tearing the tracks up like these guys) and he is conscious about safety when doing recovery.
I just bought a heap of the All 4 Adventure DVD's.(but to be fair... I get almost everyone's DVD's)
Love the show. Jason and Simon come across as two Aussie blokes havin' some fun. And if (when?) they get into trouble... they get themselves out again. (with hardly a mention of the brand of winch, recovery strap, tyres, vehicle, bullbar, sunglasses or hat used in the recovery...)
Regarding the "Pat in the Hat" though... while his show may be more "sensible"... (and boring as batShit to me personally) his "recoveries" are almost always 100% staged to promote his sponsors. (wouldn't want to get his RM boots dirty and his permanent press shirts wrinkled eh...) FWIW... I also have a bunch of Pat's earlier DVD's too... (but never watch them anymore). And don't get me started on his Unsealed magazines' recent glowing "review" of the new 2017 Amarok... apparently it can do no wrong. (surprise, surprise... VW is also his major sponsor)
But back to the All 4 Adventure show... two blokes... having some fun. (the recent shows are considerably more toned down compared to their earlier stuff)
And to be clear... they're on 8 years plus and counting doing shows now.
Post by: Beachman on December 06, 2016, 09:00:19 AM
Then towards the bottom of the hole the wireless winch controller started losing reception. (Even though they would have had the cameraman still on top, still makes for fantastic TV and they have much bigger balls than me)
Post by: Merts on December 06, 2016, 09:19:21 AM
I love the show as they do push the limits and for me personally that makes exciting TV. I did have a laugh to myself when the other week they found a hole/tunnel and parked right on the edge so they could use there winch to lower themselves down the hole.
Then towards the bottom of the hole the wireless winch controller started losing reception. (Even though they would have had the cameraman still on top, still makes for fantastic TV and they have much bigger balls than me)
It amused me when the camera man has handed them the camera. I reckon he was thinking "if you blokes think I'm following you into a half caved in mine shaft, you've got rocks in your heads".
edit> Just realised I've mixed up two different episodes. I was thinking about the mine shaft one, rather than the cave they used the winch on.
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Post by: fazza81 on December 06, 2016, 11:19:03 AM
Ahh the nanny state we are living in.
Post by: GUEY on December 06, 2016, 11:34:37 AM
Oh, and I noticed they weren't wearing hi vis clothing either...tsk tsk tsk
Post by: oldmate on December 06, 2016, 12:29:26 PM
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Post by: ronmac on December 06, 2016, 12:40:45 PM
^^^ x 3.... ffs these clowns are "promoting" this behavior by defacto...
Even on the most simplistic level - (that being of their own self preservation); one would have hoped they would have done better.... (Not to be standing on a winch cable as its under tons of load... wtf)...
And by "preservation" I am not talking about their mortality and life and limb either - (even though that ought to be self evident, lol)....
As tv producers - I am talking about the preservation of their show; their sponsors; their incomes; their professionalism; their credibility; and of the thing they love doing; etc...)
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Post by: jwb on December 06, 2016, 12:47:26 PM
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Post by: wakychapmans on December 06, 2016, 12:47:36 PM
Unlike the drunken old roothy and his paid mates
actually... give the Low Range guys a fresh chance. They replaced Roothy with Ernie Dingo and blow me down... it's a totally new show.
Sure, Glen(o) and Ken(o) are still there, but both of them have cleaned up their "acts". (acting less like idiots and more like people)
Plus, Ernie brings a totally different perspective to the show. With him around... it's like the other two have "grown up".
Post by: Green rv on December 06, 2016, 01:14:50 PM
actually... give the Low Range guys a fresh chance. They replaced Roothy with Ernie Dingo and blow me down... it's a totally new show.
Sure, Glen(o) and Ken(o) are still there, but both of them have cleaned up their "acts". Plus, Ernie brings a totally different perspective to the show. It's like the other two have "grown up".
i didn't believe you so had to google it, blow me down you're right
Post by: alnjan on December 06, 2016, 01:21:27 PM
Post by: Merts on December 06, 2016, 01:29:49 PM
Has this topic been moved to the 'Electrical section' or something?
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Lol
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Post by: Rumpig on December 06, 2016, 01:31:51 PM
In the case of the standing on the winch rope, I think they should have written a 4 page report on the possible dangers associated with the recovery, submitted, waited for the OHS officer to come and rule on the possible dangers, resubmit, wait for final approval, then attempted the recovery but not before blocking the track a couple of kilometers in either direction in case of oncoming traffic.sadly to many people think everything must be done this way these days...whilst I don't condone what he was doing standing on it, it's hardly string em up material. Want a laugh, go have a look on OE forum to see how some keynoard warriors are going on about the guy who punched the roo, I swear they are forming a posse as I type to hunt after him...just they won't be doing it with dogs, that's a big no no....lol
Oh, and I noticed they weren't wearing hi vis clothing either...tsk tsk tsk
Post by: wakychapmans on December 06, 2016, 01:54:15 PM
i didn't believe you so had to google it, blow me down you're right
I know right... I couldn't believe it either.
Even my wife likes watching it now.
Hell... she even wants to visit the Kimberly now... and all after watching the last Low Range DVD...
ok, so you still have to put up with them dragging an MDC caravan all over the place... but still.
Post by: GUEY on December 06, 2016, 02:01:12 PM
sadly to many people think everything must be done this way these days...whilst I don't condone what he was doing standing on it, it's hardly string em up material. Want a laugh, go have a look on OE forum to see how some keynoard warriors are going on about the guy who punched the roo, I swear they are forming a posse as I type to hunt after him...just they won't be doing it with dogs, that's a big no no....lol
Yep, wouldn't have even rated if he had of just shot it.
Post by: Throbbinhood on December 06, 2016, 02:09:25 PM
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Post by: Beachman on December 06, 2016, 02:58:03 PM
Also thanks for the tip about Ernie Dingo taking over Low Range as I didn’t know that. But I would love to know how often the MDC caravan is replaced per series.
Post by: cetacean on December 06, 2016, 04:37:29 PM
Post by: Merts on December 06, 2016, 05:03:04 PM
Best show on tele I reckon :cup:
Lol. I don't know that I'd go quite that far, but I wouldn't mind having their job.
Post by: D4D on December 06, 2016, 05:07:26 PM
Post by: Isuzumu on December 06, 2016, 06:23:38 PM
Meet that Dean Miller from Qld Weekender, I pulled the camera out to take a photo and he stands up waiting and I said can you move out of the road I won't to take a photo of the D.Max.your driving hahahahaha.
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Post by: avotrol on December 11, 2016, 05:12:06 PM
What about all the people who jump out of perfectly good airplanes, go bungy jumping, surfing in known shark (attack) waters, pick up a gun and go to war, run into a burning building or go out in big seas to save others or drive down the road to drop off the kids? Everything has a risk, but its up to the person performing that task to keep themselves alive and well.
We have gone way too far overboard with wrapping everyone up in cotton wool and then blaming / suing someone else for our stuff ups. As is now said regularly, common sense ain't so common anymore!
Saw a fantastic bumper sticker on a ute that sums it up: "WorkCover, breeding a nation of softcocks".
Post by: D4D on December 11, 2016, 05:14:00 PM
Post by: alnjan on December 11, 2016, 07:13:16 PM
I'm trying to understand why he was standing on the rope in the first place. What was he trying to achieve?
Can only think he was trying to 'pull' the front passengers down. There really was no need. No need to winch. Okay the rear drivers was in a hole and there was lower ground under the front passengers. By all means have a spotter, but really with the truck locked just drive it out, there was no threat of the thing tipping over to get all excited about or to try and pull the front passengers down. It only looks bad but nothing was going to happen.
Post by: Isuzumu on December 11, 2016, 07:18:31 PM
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Post by: alnjan on December 11, 2016, 07:42:44 PM