dunganick Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Video of an engineer free climbing 1768ft to the top of a transmission tower. These guys are nutters, you couldnt get me to free climb 50 feet yet alone nearly 1800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 That made me sweat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_ Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 No chance would you get me doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 had a funny feeling in me spuds watching that. :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conygree Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 When younger I used to climb a 90ft water tower on a USAF base, I used to wait for the sun to warm the ladders up a bit but even then your arms are hanging. This job is in a totally different league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 had a funny feeling in me spuds watching that. :good: Me too Loving some of the comments on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 had a funny feeling in me spuds watching that. :good: I did too, its strange, its kind of nice, but it went away when I closed my eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziplex Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 had a funny feeling in me spuds watching that. :good: I wasn't going to mention it............but so did I, watched a little of it and that was plenty enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 I don't believe that there's 'no fast way down' Here's a 16 year old girl showing how it's done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 For the second guy to follow him all the way up there! He must have been a Jehovah witness !!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Heights have never bothered me,but that is something else!!! They must get paid heaps to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 that gives me vertigo just looking at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 **** that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 (edited) **** that My sentiments entirely Still 1768 feet is only 589.33333 yards, make a good high seat for someone we know Edited September 15, 2010 by MC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyatt Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 I wasn't expecting anything of that height. Inside the tower no probs, outside? Nah. Standing on the top? My hands were sweating ALOT! I'd love to have that job, I'm sure after a few years that would seem normal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascal_2005 Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 there really are some loonys about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted September 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Similar reactions to me I always did wonder what poor sod had to go and replace the lightbulb at the top when it went. I just sort of assumed it would involve a safety line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaseone Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 NO way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 I work at heights all the time, that`s in another league all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFC Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 That kind of work is rated in ACPM. Ahole Cramps Per Minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Umm not for me, and to think they take the safety line off climbing up to the top....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet hunter Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Its a job... someone got to do, certainly not me..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 You would be a bit ****** off if you got tot the top and realised you forgot your screwdriver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk1 Man Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Not for me, You really couldn't pay me enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper3 Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 many yeras ago , I use to replace windows in tower cranes, they were normally cracked when they errected them or the heater was to close to the glass but that is a totally different league..and yes..my spuds started to tingle too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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