Scariest Thing I've Ever Seen

BlackDog · 09-15-2010, 04:16 PM

I saw this on another forum and agree with the poster. Whatever these guys get paid, it's not enough. Can you imagine the first time you ever had to climb 1/3 of a mile into the air?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txdv_...layer_embedded

AD720 · 09-15-2010, 04:23 PM

Yes, these guys are absolutely bananas. Beyond just the dangers of the height they have to deal with serious RF.

md4958 · 09-15-2010, 04:23 PM

I love the comment this guy made:

Quote:

i'm surprised the tower didn't bend from the sheer weight of his balls

Smokin Gator · 09-15-2010, 04:25 PM

No way in the world that I would do it... but I know a family that has a business that paints towers like that. All 5 male members of the family do it and of course they make REALLY good money. I've always wondered what kind of insurance they have to pay?

Salvelinus · 09-15-2010, 04:30 PM

No way I would be stupid enough to think I should climb that without being attached because it's faster. "If I can do it faster I can make the company more money, why strap in?" Doesn't make much sense to me, I'd take all the time I could

massphatness · 09-15-2010, 04:32 PM

No f-ing way.

Ever.

Blueface · 09-15-2010, 04:33 PM

Man that is scary indeed.

J0eybb · 09-15-2010, 04:33 PM

If that were in the US, there is no way he'd be allowed to go up without the safety gear on 100% of the time.

Kreth · 09-15-2010, 04:36 PM

Hell no. I hate heights.
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hammondc · 09-15-2010, 04:37 PM

Oh God. That made my hands clammy. No Way.

md4958 · 09-15-2010, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J0eybb

If that were in the US, there is no way he'd be allowed to go up without the safety gear on 100% of the time.

I believe it was in the US. They mentioned OSHA being ok with them not strapping in because it takes more time and is more tiring.

AD720 · 09-15-2010, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by md4958

I believe it was in the US. They mentioned OSHA being ok with them not strapping in because it takes more time and is more tiring.

There are state by state reg's that dictate rest time and having fall protection while in a stationary work position but as far as I know it is not required to climb on rope.

BlackDog · 09-15-2010, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J0eybb

If that were in the US, there is no way he'd be allowed to go up without the safety gear on 100% of the time.

The narrator said free climbing was OSHA approved, so I assumed it was the USA. But I don't know for sure.

I liked the comment, "Good thing he's got a helmet on."

markem · 09-15-2010, 04:54 PM

scary stuff for certain!

I tend to find free climbing a bit intimidating as well
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...0560824977185#

J0eybb · 09-15-2010, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackDog

The narrator said free climbing was OSHA approved, so I assumed it was the USA. But I don't know for sure.

I liked the comment, "Good thing he's got a helmet on."

I must have missed that, but that is crazy.

Samsquanch · 09-15-2010, 04:58 PM

Looks like it's been taken down due to copyright concerns...dang I'd really like to see it.

Samsquanch · 09-15-2010, 05:00 PM

Found it... http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2010/09/15/terrifying-tower-climbing-video/ Is this the same video?

pnoon · 09-15-2010, 05:09 PM

Holy effing crap!!!!!

jonumberone · 09-15-2010, 05:17 PM

I would be out of breath from the elevator ride.

NCRadioMan · 09-15-2010, 05:18 PM

Met a number of tower climbers when I was in radio. They are a different lot but for the money they make, if I were physically able, I wouldn't mind doing it. The highest tower I climbed was 250ft.

09-15-2010, 04:16 PM	#1
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,236 Trading: (15)	Scariest Thing I've Ever Seen I saw this on another forum and agree with the poster. Whatever these guys get paid, it's not enough. Can you imagine the first time you ever had to climb 1/3 of a mile into the air? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txdv_...layer_embedded __________________ "God it's good to be here walkin' together my friend." ~ SRV

09-15-2010, 04:23 PM	#2
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Scariest Thiing I've Ever Seen Yes, these guys are absolutely bananas. Beyond just the dangers of the height they have to deal with serious RF. __________________

09-15-2010, 04:25 PM	#4
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,134 Trading: (105)	Re: Scariest Thiing I've Ever Seen No way in the world that I would do it... but I know a family that has a business that paints towers like that. All 5 male members of the family do it and of course they make REALLY good money. I've always wondered what kind of insurance they have to pay? __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

09-15-2010, 04:30 PM	#5
Salvelinus Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Brendan Location: Vermont Posts: 1,114 Trading: (12)	Re: Scariest Thiing I've Ever Seen No way I would be stupid enough to think I should climb that without being attached because it's faster. "If I can do it faster I can make the company more money, why strap in?" Doesn't make much sense to me, I'd take all the time I could

09-15-2010, 04:32 PM	#6
massphatness I <3 Thursday Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 8,239 Trading: (195)	Re: Scariest Thiing I've Ever Seen No f-ing way. Ever. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

09-15-2010, 04:33 PM	#7
Blueface Gramps Twice Over Now Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 7,219 Trading: (3)	Re: Scariest Thiing I've Ever Seen Man that is scary indeed. __________________ Rule of 3's. 3 weeks allows the cigars to stabilize. 3 months you will start to notice some age. 1-3 years will allow the cigars to fully age. (Banned CA Know it All)

09-15-2010, 04:33 PM	#8
J0eybb Feeling up at Home Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Joe Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,080 Trading: (5)	Re: Scariest Thiing I've Ever Seen If that were in the US, there is no way he'd be allowed to go up without the safety gear on 100% of the time. __________________ Live Chat http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=60202

09-15-2010, 04:36 PM	#9
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Scariest Thiing I've Ever Seen Hell no. I hate heights. Posted via Mobile Device

09-15-2010, 04:37 PM	#10
hammondc cigar board refugee.... Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: S.A., TX Posts: 1,908 Trading: (12)	Re: Scariest Thiing I've Ever Seen Oh God. That made my hands clammy. No Way.

09-15-2010, 04:54 PM	#14
markem Internet Tragedy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Window seat Posts: 9,791 Trading: (43)	Re: Scariest Thiing I've Ever Seen scary stuff for certain! I tend to find free climbing a bit intimidating as well http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...0560824977185# __________________ I used to eat a lot of natural foods until I learned that most people die of natural causes.

09-15-2010, 04:58 PM	#16
Samsquanch Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Andrew Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 492 Trading: (18)	Re: Scariest Thiing I've Ever Seen Looks like it's been taken down due to copyright concerns...dang I'd really like to see it. __________________ ...I'm not saying I agree with it, it's just that bird law in this country, it's not governed by reason.

09-15-2010, 05:00 PM	#17
Samsquanch Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Andrew Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 492 Trading: (18)	Re: Scariest Thiing I've Ever Seen Found it... http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2010/09/15/terrifying-tower-climbing-video/ Is this the same video? __________________ ...I'm not saying I agree with it, it's just that bird law in this country, it's not governed by reason.

09-15-2010, 05:09 PM	#18
pnoon SoCal XIV or Bust Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 22,477 Trading: (11)	Re: Scariest Thiing I've Ever Seen Holy effing crap!!!!! __________________ 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time. Keeping the garden free of weeds.

09-15-2010, 05:17 PM	#19
jonumberone New World Slacker Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 3,500 Trading: (61)	Re: Scariest Thiing I've Ever Seen I would be out of breath from the elevator ride. __________________ Dave128 in Mets banter: thank God for the Yankees!

09-15-2010, 05:18 PM	#20
NCRadioMan Time Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Lovebusciut Location: Mountains of Solace & Solitude, Gallifrey Posts: 3,723 Trading: (59)	Re: Scariest Thiing I've Ever Seen Met a number of tower climbers when I was in radio. They are a different lot but for the money they make, if I were physically able, I wouldn't mind doing it. The highest tower I climbed was 250ft. __________________ Avaiding the mighty banstick since '05.

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