Browning GTS Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 http://www.glumbert.com/media/highpower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Nooooooooooo way !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 That is one of the strangest things I have ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 I think that's one of the most perfect adverts for science I have ever seen. Those that know don't bat an eyelid. Those who don't wonder how he's still alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning GTS Posted May 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Um what about the height would not get me up there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEFTY478 Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 I'm OK with Faraday's princible, but I'm not sure about wanting to knee slide two HT cables 250 feet above the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipper Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 No Thanks. :( Kipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 MMMMMMMMMM, jury is out on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 i think i'll stick to driving a truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 Wouldn't get me up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootingman Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 Whatever they r paying those guys, it's not enought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 When I commented last night I was drunk and feeling brave Completely forgot I am **** scared of heights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 ya on 8 pints of cider,go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 I would do it Then again I do things like this for my weekend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbjunkie Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Looks tons better than my current job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead-Eyed Duck Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Clinically rated insane Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly87 Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 that does look mental, it would be worth a go tho, i mean whats the worst that can happen Hunter, bit off the topic but where abouts is that your climbing?? looks like sandstone at bowles in kent? also what rig are you using to climb that? looks like ur soloing it just using a belay device, maddness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead-eye Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 i rather do what hunter does than do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagsy Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 I take my hat off to him………he has my absolute respect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 that does look mental, it would be worth a go tho, i mean whats the worst that can happen Hunter, bit off the topic but where abouts is that your climbing?? looks like sandstone at bowles in kent? also what rig are you using to climb that? looks like ur soloing it just using a belay device, maddness Its a Petzle shunt, I use this when climbing alone. I climb buildings, trees, rocks.. you name it B) Pretty handy device, along with the classic figour of eight for abseiling. Those photos are actually from two nights ago at Harrisons Rocks, Groombridge. I have climb nearly ever climb there now Did a 5 week training course there some years ago, I know take people out and teach them rope safety, nots, basic equipment and methods. Really nice place to spend a day or two. Its a one way brake system, that locks under load. Have climbed dome pretty high stuff solo with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iano Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 that does look mental, it would be worth a go tho, i mean whats the worst that can happen Hunter, bit off the topic but where abouts is that your climbing?? looks like sandstone at bowles in kent? also what rig are you using to climb that? looks like ur soloing it just using a belay device, maddness Its a Petzle shunt, I use this when climbing alone. I climb buildings, trees, rocks.. you name it B) Pretty handy device, along with the classic figour of eight for abseiling. Those photos are actually from two nights ago at Harrisons Rocks, Groombridge. I have climb nearly ever climb there now Did a 5 week training course there some years ago, I know take people out and teach them rope safety, nots, basic equipment and methods. Really nice place to spend a day or two. Its a one way brake system, that locks under load. Have climbed dome pretty high stuff solo with it. my flatmate is big into climbing, was involved in mountain rescue a while back. It scares the **** out of girls he pulls though as the first thing they see in his room are ropes, harneness and buckles hanging down from the book shelf!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 That heli bit appeals to the "freedom" thing in me in a dangerous sort of way. I'd be particulary chuffed to be on a heli's outrigger like that. I'd say the guy used the carbon fibre rod to partially equalise the voltage between the cables and the heli before connecting the "ground" cables to prevent any major current spikes that could ignite fuel vapour. Would also need to ease the volts off again as the heli moves off. I could be weading that wong though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Dave, Helis create a LOT of static electricity, my geuss is he has to loose this from the heli before boarding and departing from the heli. Usually when the heli touches down the static is lost that way. Emergancy rescues require that the rescue line touches the ground before picking someone up. The rotors friction between air and dust in the air generates the static buildup. One other thing, those heli pilots are AMAZING look how still they hold them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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