This month we think we've got the solution for you and we're pretty confident your over-crowded take-off problems are soon to be a thing of the past. Or so it would seem.
Two weeks ago we received a demo version of some new kit designed specifically to tackle this problem and, we have to say, it certainly looks promising.
Introducing the "Blozone Ali-G: Bullshit Reduction Device".
That's right a shiny new bullshit reduction device from those top-cats down where all the good mountains are.
Upon opening the box, we immediately realised we were looking at something special. We were impressed with the stitching, and we felt the colour scheme meant we'd never lose it on takeoff. Of course, as they think of everything, they'd even included it's own little bum-bag so you can carry it with you at all times.
Keen to give the gear a quick test-run, we dumped the lot on the floor of the editors office and set about it. We found the compressed-air gas can (supplied) and hooked it to the input nozzle. Simple, quick and easy, and within 2.3 seconds we had a fully inflated red and white "Blozone Ali-G" sitting on the editors desk.
That's right folks, a metre-wide, red and white inflatable donut. Presumably for sitting on.
We felt it was pretty big though, but then not everyone has a bony arse, of course. It sure was comfortable too, and will be perfect for sitting on those cold mountain-top rocks away from the buzzing crowds and the interfering wuffo's.
So no more haemorrhoids for the Pie staff then. That's a relief.
[ Are you telling me that your comp wings are so damn efficient that you really want the option of a drag chute to get down safely? I take my hat off to the designers of what you guys are flying - Ed ]
[ You don't wear a hat, Ed - Ed ]
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Funnier than the 1908 "Louis Bleriot Tree-Landing" helmet cam video
Funnier than the 1908 "Louis Bleriot Tree-Landing" helmet cam video