Stairway to Heaven Climbing high Towers

derwoodii · 19th September 2010, 10:13 AM

Wow just OMG wow. I got dizzy just watchin could not believe the risks of a free climb like that. I,d go, but way slower finding a way to secure and I,d like to pak a base pop chute cuz climbing down is way harder than going up. After a while down a long decent I find ya feet and hands can get confused lift one let go the wrongun.

YouTube - Stairway to Heaven ! Climbing Towers !!!!!

You gotta be trustin those welders were good? 2 hands on a dinky tack welded rod.

Check the youtube comments about it ha ha

Jeff Darby · 19th September 2010, 10:24 AM

All I can say is BUGGER THAT!

Eric Frei · 19th September 2010, 08:36 PM

When he got to that orange part that really sucked from there up.

Screw that for a job!

Brent Ferris · 20th September 2010, 04:13 PM

I recall talking to a Hydro worker that climbed a 1000 ft tower the first time. He put his ring from the belt onto the safety pole to help stabilize himself, but when he got to 500 feet, there was a crossbar to anchor the pole, and the only way to get past it, was to climb down, take the ring off, and climb back up - free climbing. Obviously didn't carry biners.(He would have had to buy it himself, and that would just be a dumb idea.) And he said after that, no matter what size the tower, he just free climbs it -- no big deal.

He can have that job. Trees are tall enough for me. I have no desire to climb a third of mile just to be able to say I work on communication towers and stand taller than most anybody not in an airplane!

GavinH · 17th May 2011, 12:51 AM

Alright Guy's how are things, Im new to this forum and enjoying what im reading, Just got my self a wee stihl 034 in bits and peices in a box for $40, rebuilt it and cleaned it and it worked!!. getting back to the subject. when i was working in the uk i was a sparkie working on the telecomunication mast and i use to enjoy climbing the 100m+ but with all the gear on, occasionally we use to work in the church bell tower and all we would have on is the work positioning belt for doing the lights as there was no fall arrest installed exept for the clip on's on the ladders. it use to get abit hairy with the bats and pigeons flying about. Had to give it up when i came over as the certs were worth jack and i didn't have the money to redo them.

Cheers anyway

Gav

Apocalypsse · 17th May 2011, 01:27 AM

Link in OP doesn't work so I think I found a similar/same video: YouTube - Stairway to Heaven

No fkn way I would ever climb this high, especially with no attachments! Just watching the video I was feeling a bit scared/anxious. You can just imagine how it would feel the first few seconds of free fall.

Alex Metzler · 18th May 2011, 03:37 AM

they only have to work one day a month!

eeesh, as he disconnects his lanyard and looks down to clear his tools!

Brent Ferris · 12th June 2011, 03:01 PM

I suppose if lightning strikes, they are dead, and someone else has to climb up and get them down? Or would that be a helicopter rescue? I notice at the very top he doesn't hang on at all before he clips on a biner.

19th September 2010, 10:24 AM	#2
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,056	Re: Stairway to Heaven Climbing high Towers All I can say is BUGGER THAT! __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

19th September 2010, 08:36 PM	#3
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,986	Re: Stairway to Heaven Climbing high Towers When he got to that orange part that really sucked from there up. Screw that for a job! __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

20th September 2010, 04:13 PM	#4
Brent Ferris Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,553	Re: Stairway to Heaven Climbing high Towers I recall talking to a Hydro worker that climbed a 1000 ft tower the first time. He put his ring from the belt onto the safety pole to help stabilize himself, but when he got to 500 feet, there was a crossbar to anchor the pole, and the only way to get past it, was to climb down, take the ring off, and climb back up - free climbing. Obviously didn't carry biners.(He would have had to buy it himself, and that would just be a dumb idea.) And he said after that, no matter what size the tower, he just free climbs it -- no big deal. He can have that job. Trees are tall enough for me. I have no desire to climb a third of mile just to be able to say I work on communication towers and stand taller than most anybody not in an airplane! __________________ My business: Tree Pruning and Removals -- Strump Removals -- Advice -- Consulting -- Arborist Reports Consulting Forester If you want an honest opinion, call Brent Ferris...because, Trees want to Live Too ! We do great jobs, even in small yards. Free Estimates Oakville to Oshawa - North to Bradford (Will travel further if cost of travelling covered) Email -- treeshaveneeds@3web.com Cell 416-460-5704

17th May 2011, 12:51 AM	#5
GavinH Sappling Join Date: May 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 15	Re: Stairway to Heaven Climbing high Towers Alright Guy's how are things, Im new to this forum and enjoying what im reading, Just got my self a wee stihl 034 in bits and peices in a box for $40, rebuilt it and cleaned it and it worked!!. getting back to the subject. when i was working in the uk i was a sparkie working on the telecomunication mast and i use to enjoy climbing the 100m+ but with all the gear on, occasionally we use to work in the church bell tower and all we would have on is the work positioning belt for doing the lights as there was no fall arrest installed exept for the clip on's on the ladders. it use to get abit hairy with the bats and pigeons flying about. Had to give it up when i came over as the certs were worth jack and i didn't have the money to redo them. Cheers anyway Gav

17th May 2011, 01:27 AM	#6
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,152	Re: Stairway to Heaven Climbing high Towers Link in OP doesn't work so I think I found a similar/same video: YouTube - Stairway to Heaven No fkn way I would ever climb this high, especially with no attachments! Just watching the video I was feeling a bit scared/anxious. You can just imagine how it would feel the first few seconds of free fall.

18th May 2011, 03:37 AM	#7
Alex Metzler Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: eugene oregon Posts: 90	Re: Stairway to Heaven Climbing high Towers they only have to work one day a month! eeesh, as he disconnects his lanyard and looks down to clear his tools!

12th June 2011, 03:01 PM	#8
Brent Ferris Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,553	Re: Stairway to Heaven Climbing high Towers I suppose if lightning strikes, they are dead, and someone else has to climb up and get them down? Or would that be a helicopter rescue? I notice at the very top he doesn't hang on at all before he clips on a biner. __________________ My business: Tree Pruning and Removals -- Strump Removals -- Advice -- Consulting -- Arborist Reports Consulting Forester If you want an honest opinion, call Brent Ferris...because, Trees want to Live Too ! We do great jobs, even in small yards. Free Estimates Oakville to Oshawa - North to Bradford (Will travel further if cost of travelling covered) Email -- treeshaveneeds@3web.com Cell 416-460-5704

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