I gotta' chime in on the Hummers here: I have extensive driving experience with them, about 7 years, most of which was in the jungle (definately off-road!). The Hummer is the most off road capable line-produced vehicle known to man! The vehicle is easily capable of surpassing the published performance capabilities (in the right hands). The support assembly is fine, we never saw a need for a full blown roll bar. And aside from the kevlar door upgrades there is not much else that can be done without sacrificing speed which is the Hummers main advantage.
Just how does one flip a Hummer?! The vehicle is wide and with such a low center of gravity it handle beautifully! The vehicle is also very well balanced out in design too. I have driven a Hummer down a mountain without absolutely no trail, no lights (at night using NVG's and no blackout drive or markers), and no sleep for 2+ days. We have crossed washed out roads, and ravines, by balancing the vehicle on the diagonal opposed tires (i.e. right front - left rear, etc..) while crossing the obtsacles. You can balance and adjust your pitch by darn near 90 degrees while doing this by merely turning the wheel.
So I ask again, how does one flip a Hummer? Barring the effect of a weapon hit or explosion I can only come up with driver incompetance. That said, the Hummer is one of the greatest vehicles the military ever purchased but it is also not thevehicle of choice for slow moving or stationary purposes when ambushes are expected. An armored vehicle would be more in line here, but uisng a M113 or Bradly would likely have the same effects when hit by a mine or RPG round, I have no clue about the Strykers survivability (but they look cool!).
Oh yeah, HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY to you service members and fellow veterans! Everyone else please do spend some to reflect and remember on what this day is truly dedicated to and not just a free day off
Make sure you fly the Stars and Bars proudly!
Just how does one flip a Hummer?! The vehicle is wide and with such a low center of gravity it handle beautifully! The vehicle is also very well balanced out in design too. I have driven a Hummer down a mountain without absolutely no trail, no lights (at night using NVG's and no blackout drive or markers), and no sleep for 2+ days. We have crossed washed out roads, and ravines, by balancing the vehicle on the diagonal opposed tires (i.e. right front - left rear, etc..) while crossing the obtsacles. You can balance and adjust your pitch by darn near 90 degrees while doing this by merely turning the wheel.
So I ask again, how does one flip a Hummer? Barring the effect of a weapon hit or explosion I can only come up with driver incompetance. That said, the Hummer is one of the greatest vehicles the military ever purchased but it is also not thevehicle of choice for slow moving or stationary purposes when ambushes are expected. An armored vehicle would be more in line here, but uisng a M113 or Bradly would likely have the same effects when hit by a mine or RPG round, I have no clue about the Strykers survivability (but they look cool!).
Oh yeah, HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY to you service members and fellow veterans! Everyone else please do spend some to reflect and remember on what this day is truly dedicated to and not just a free day off
Make sure you fly the Stars and Bars proudly!
I poop you not, we were both flabbergasted. I vow to find this guy and offer him whatever it may take to get that righteous ride home 
From the video we took of it, it looked in pretty good condition too. Man, that would be the ultimate trophy to take home, huh? :rofl:
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