Cable Crossing Columbia vs hike

Ekka · 13th February 2008, 02:03 PM

Oldtimer sent me this video, outstanding.

Although not pertaining specifically to trees it does show a darned good cable ride that a village uses in remote Columbia to cross a gorge.

They use pretty rugged braking system.

Well worth a look.

3.44mins and 8mb WMV

http://www.palmtreeservices.com.au/v...bletocross.wmv

osb_mail · 13th February 2008, 03:16 PM

Man that is cool . Those kids don t seem to get scared about riding
it .I dont know if I would ride it .

zesan · 13th February 2008, 04:23 PM

I'm going to rig up one of those for the kids. not quite as high though

JayD · 13th February 2008, 04:53 PM

Hi All,
They say ignorance is bliss,If you are raised to do this every day it would as normal as catching the bus,I feel for the younger sister traveling in the thread bear sack..definately ignorant of the danger.Would I use it? I would definately have to check it out first....maybe? Would you..be truthfull.

mdvaden · 13th February 2008, 10:05 PM

Does anyone know if there are two cables like this in different areas?

I saw something like this - almost exactly - on something like the History Channel or Discovery Channel about 2 to 3 months ago.

But I don't think it's the same exact video.

At first I thought the post was referring to the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon, but noticed that it was a gorge in Columbia.

Would they need two cables to make the work? One angled each way?

Or would they raise one side and lower the other somehow?

quercus · 13th February 2008, 10:22 PM

This beats taking the bus anyday!!! Hell yeah I'd ride this... But backed up with a few other pulleys perhaps. I think they mention in the film that there are two cables with the angle down for direction. Can't see if the cable is steel, but if it is, and it is anchored correctly, there's not much danger in that.

Maybe unicef can get some money to buy those children harnesses.

Ekka · 13th February 2008, 10:49 PM

Yeah there were 2 seperate cables both with obvious high/low points somehow.

Looked like steel to me, and decent sized.

TreeDimensional · 13th February 2008, 11:17 PM

That would be one heck of a ride, a steel cable with a cast pulley. I was a bit suprised that the cable wasn't non-twist type. I am also curious as to how the pulley and pin were put together. Were there bearings in it or brass or maybe just steel on steel. Seems like the last choice would create a lot of heat.

I don't know in UNICEF even knows those people exist, a better idea might be for the US DEA to send some money back to the place that is corrupting the young minds of Americans. (Illegal drug seisures) Kinda like the parabol "give them a fish or teach them how to fish".

Even when the ride is over there looks to be a healthy walk for them.

On a lighter note, I was wondering what the DOT, ANSI and Tom Dunlop would consider SOP for the users of the device?

ronnyb · 20th February 2008, 08:07 AM

We did something similar in the Army at Fort Jackson. Just a cable running down a steep hill, not over a gorge. No brake system though, you just plowed into a big pile of sand.

clementine · 20th February 2008, 03:39 PM

I would definately do it but not in a sack.
Looks like great fun! An adrenaline junkys dream

newguy18 · 21st February 2008, 10:14 PM

Cool i'd do that in a heart beat.

13th February 2008, 02:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ekka Admin - Dip Arb & Hort Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,769	Cable Crossing Columbia vs hike Oldtimer sent me this video, outstanding. Although not pertaining specifically to trees it does show a darned good cable ride that a village uses in remote Columbia to cross a gorge. They use pretty rugged braking system. Well worth a look. 3.44mins and 8mb WMV http://www.palmtreeservices.com.au/v...bletocross.wmv __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

13th February 2008, 03:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
osb_mail Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 205	Re: Cable Crossing Columbia vs hike Man that is cool . Those kids don t seem to get scared about riding it .I dont know if I would ride it .

13th February 2008, 04:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
zesan I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: indiana Posts: 4	Re: Cable Crossing Columbia vs hike I'm going to rig up one of those for the kids. not quite as high though

13th February 2008, 04:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
JayD Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,014	Re: Cable Crossing Columbia vs hike Hi All, They say ignorance is bliss,If you are raised to do this every day it would as normal as catching the bus,I feel for the younger sister traveling in the thread bear sack..definately ignorant of the danger.Would I use it? I would definately have to check it out first....maybe? Would you..be truthfull. __________________ Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory

13th February 2008, 10:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
mdvaden Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 531	Re: Cable Crossing Columbia vs hike Does anyone know if there are two cables like this in different areas? I saw something like this - almost exactly - on something like the History Channel or Discovery Channel about 2 to 3 months ago. But I don't think it's the same exact video. At first I thought the post was referring to the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon, but noticed that it was a gorge in Columbia. Would they need two cables to make the work? One angled each way? Or would they raise one side and lower the other somehow? __________________ ____________________________________ Grove of Redwood TITANS Oregon BIGOOT trap

13th February 2008, 10:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
quercus Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: belgium Posts: 428	Re: Cable Crossing Columbia vs hike This beats taking the bus anyday!!! Hell yeah I'd ride this... But backed up with a few other pulleys perhaps. I think they mention in the film that there are two cables with the angle down for direction. Can't see if the cable is steel, but if it is, and it is anchored correctly, there's not much danger in that. Maybe unicef can get some money to buy those children harnesses.

13th February 2008, 10:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ekka Admin - Dip Arb & Hort Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,769	Re: Cable Crossing Columbia vs hike Yeah there were 2 seperate cables both with obvious high/low points somehow. Looked like steel to me, and decent sized. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

13th February 2008, 11:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
TreeDimensional Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 379	Re: Cable Crossing Columbia vs hike That would be one heck of a ride, a steel cable with a cast pulley. I was a bit suprised that the cable wasn't non-twist type. I am also curious as to how the pulley and pin were put together. Were there bearings in it or brass or maybe just steel on steel. Seems like the last choice would create a lot of heat. I don't know in UNICEF even knows those people exist, a better idea might be for the US DEA to send some money back to the place that is corrupting the young minds of Americans. (Illegal drug seisures) Kinda like the parabol "give them a fish or teach them how to fish". Even when the ride is over there looks to be a healthy walk for them. On a lighter note, I was wondering what the DOT, ANSI and Tom Dunlop would consider SOP for the users of the device?

20th February 2008, 08:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
ronnyb Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 65	Re: Cable Crossing Columbia vs hike We did something similar in the Army at Fort Jackson. Just a cable running down a steep hill, not over a gorge. No brake system though, you just plowed into a big pile of sand.

20th February 2008, 03:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
clementine Mature tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Portugal Posts: 306	Re: Cable Crossing Columbia vs hike I would definately do it but not in a sack. Looks like great fun! An adrenaline junkys dream __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons - for you are crunchy and taste of chicken! Builder in Central Portugal

21st February 2008, 10:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,868	Re: Cable Crossing Columbia vs hike Cool i'd do that in a heart beat. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

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