[ltp] [OT] thinkpad resistant for inline skating?

cr linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Wed, 6 Jul 2005 06:08:50 +1200


On Tue, 05 Jul 2005 10:17, Christopher Sawtell wrote:
> On Tue, 05 Jul 2005 04:13, slack _usr wrote:
> > Hello everyone,
> >
> > Sorry for offtopic, I hope moderators won't be very angry (I don't
> > know other so big thinkpad community). I have one simple/stupid
> > question - is thinkpad able to  hold out inline skating? Sorry for
> > such expression, it's hard to say :/  For example, latpop is in a back
> > pack, and skating is not extreme - just for pleasure.
>
> I would not do that, not because of any risk to the computer, ThinkPads are
> built to withstand serious mechanical abuse, but because of the risk of
> damage to your back. Back injuries can be seriously debilitating.

I suppose it wouldn't be the case that the Thinkpad, being flat, might 
actually provide some protection when landing on something?

cr