You have to keep in mind that there are darn near invisible guy wires on the way down that would be disastrous if you hit them, and almost as bad if you got your parachute caught up in them.
Great comment man. Truly original. I showed my friends and they said this comment was so original that they are debating whether you’re the creator of the word original. So original I’m gonna drink a beer to this.
I don't know how he got up there with balls that big ! Climbing above the clouds that's serious. I climb trees but would probably never climb a 2,000 ft man made pole.
I have climbed tower cranes in Dallas. Those things never quit operating during the workday. You can’t tell from the ground but they sway back-and-forth quite a bit. When they would lift a load it would pull the crane one way, and then when they released a load it would sway back and start wobbling. It can be a little scary …My old boss forced a 18 year old kid to go up the tower crane. He got about 40 feet in the air and totally froze. He would not say a word all, he would do is sit there and stare with a very tight grip on the rail. We had to get the fire department to get him down. From that day forward the company would not force anyone to climb heights.
The foreman should of been fired. You never put a young man In that kind of position with little to no experience. The kid could of easily gotten hurt or died.On top of that he will probably be afraid of heights for life. That job goes to the most experienced
Three thoughts: I don’t see that fear-wise, it makes a whole lot of difference whether it’s 2000’ or 200’; but the physical exhaustion of 2000’ would take a toll that doesn’t necessarily come through in a video, leaving limbs that much less coordinated as the climb up, and then down, proceeds. The coordinated movement of harness and carabiners with hands makes sense, but I’d be nervous (especially when going through the cloudy section) about a boot slipping as I climb to a new step. Which brings me to the third point: I can see there’s good redundancy in how the safety harness is attached on both sides, minimizing risk of sideways slippage, but I’d be interested to see how one recovers after any sort of problem where one is left dangling from one of those straps. I’m certain it can be done, just curious about how precarious the recovery process is.
This is probably mentally draining as well as physically draining. Having to think about every foot, hand, and tether hold before moving to the next peg. Hats off to ya.
Mf Tripz I’ve seen a lotta people say this. It’s all mental. Once you pass 200 feet your dust no matter what. I think I’d be more freaked by the swaying.
It's actually the opposite. it's very peaceful and serene. You kind of don't realize how far you've climbed until you come to. Climber's narcosis. It's very mind-numbing.
@@thomaslake2946 it is there to stop planes crashing into it.. notice all tall structures have a beacon on the top??.. and dumbass.. Bulbs do eventually stop working,,,
I remember seeing a job climbing cell towers in my area. Not sure how high they are but it only paid $15/hr. or thereabouts. Really shitty wage considering the risk.
Best thing about this video is the spikes on the triangle above the bulb that are for stopping birds perching there - don’t think that’s a problem here somehow!
@@michaelcurtis9998 it has everything to do with education. The education gap between people who understand issues of gender and pay dynamics, and people like OP who are talking out of their ass.
The navy put a lanyard brake system on all radar and flag mast on us navy vessels. It consist of a narrow pole (2 inch diameter) the entire lenght of the mast with teeth along the front edge going upward (think of a car hoist mishap prevention system). Whenever you climb upwards, you push this brake up along this pole as well it is attached to a lanyard, thst is attached to your harness. In the event that you slip off a ladder step/peg, the braking system will take your weight preventing one from falling to death.. This hook only on peg contraption is a deathwish in the making..
You’re only half right. Scaffold hooks are industry standard fall arrest. You use them in pairs so you’re always attached. However they’re designed to be a closed loop, using them on open pegs instead of their being an installed wire track is a death wish.
This is what I was thinking. Sure, you always have one on and for a brief moment you're double-connected, but these COULD bounce right off the side when you uncontrollably fall. This looks like it gives you a false sense of security when in reality there's a good chance your safety line will come undone.
i second that choice, but no bloody way i go up there the hand rails do look sake whats stopping the karabina from falling off the climming pegs why does someone make it so dangerous
That's why there is the protruding piece on the end of the step. Keeps the safety harness loops from slipping off. Besides, it's not like they're at an angle.
Summit X makes sense, for some reason I thought there harnesses were attached at the sides , not at a narrow point. I don’t even know how they trust these small pegs or any of the connections up there to stand on
What people dont realize is that this is even more difficult than anyone can imagine, you see, this guys balls are MASSIVE and HEAVY, so he has that to deal with too!
I almost broke my arm on a 20 foot tower because I fell and landed on my shoulder and popped out of place and tallest climbed I did was around what I’d say is 10,000 ft it gets your adrenaline going. I also had to use the bathroom at the top of one of the tallest ones I climbed but turns out I pissed but so cold couldn’t feel it really😂
used to work in a building that had aircraft warning lights, high voltage strobes (like the one in this video) and low intensity red lights like you see on top of tall buildings. changing the type of light in the fixture was not as easy as just switching the bulb, the building would've been required to jump through regulatory hoops with the aviation authority, pay fees, have inspections, etc. it was cheaper and easier to just keep using regular old incandescent bulbs and pay someone to go change them.
Imagine playing a practical joke on this guy. Manager: Hey Bob, we need you to swap out the bulb on tower 13. Bob: Sure boss! I'll get it done. Manager: Thanks, Bob! I can always count on you! About 2 to 3 hours later Bob makes it up to the top of the tower and a call comes across the radio. Manager: Shit Bob, you're gonna kill me, I forgot to turn on the power...
"Wow the guys who climb up for an inspection are the bravest people in the world" The people who spent full days up there and had to weld all that shit together in the first place: - "..."
Uhh I'm really sorry to burst your bubble but I'm pretty sure they would do the welding on the ground and then lift it all up one piece at a time with a crane. 😕
Two things. First, they build it in sections and raise the sections using a crane like the cranes you see building tall sky scrappers. And people hanging by safety gear bolt the sections together. Second, I beg to differ on that bravest people comment. While their job does require a huge set of balls, I personally think the individuals in the military are the bravest.
@@JackEnHoff247 I mean if you really think about it, most people in the military are unlikely to see combat, and I think most sign up knowing that. So while it definitely takes some bravery to accept the risk that it’s possible, the guy who willingly signed up for this job where if he slips the carabiners holding him could very easily just not do their job, a much more likely scenario than a war, is more brave in my eyes.
NOPE, there is no way I could ever. I took a 30' fall and broke my hip and tore all kinds of things up.... ever since that day I can't even attempt stuff like that vision blurs hands shaking on top of a full-blown anxiety attack. I had to have a career change. mad props to you.
@@jtm232556 yes...i fly in helicopters everyday. Well aware of heights. Just saying the picture is very misleading. 200 ft is high...it doesnt look this high when you at at 2000 ft.
I’m deathly afraid of heights but this is cool. What an amazing view. Zero noise up there. Just you, clouds, a view, your thoughts. Perfect. How long does it take to climb that tower?
Lol this is such a relief coz you can't see all the wayyyy down, but as long as you don't remember that you're surrounded with nothing but clouds, you're gonna be fine.
I hope new towers will be designed with some kind of magnetic connecting lightbulb. So you can fly a drone up there. Probably a lot cheaper and less dangerous
How can you fall asleep standing up With nothing to lean on also I think they would be punished if they did the job tired I’m sure someone would spot you
Rodney macfarlane I think there’s A fence around the bottom of the Tower in the Key is hard to get and I don’t think it would be easy to pick a lock on drugs
The pole it self is remarkably clean,as though its only been in service for a short period These guys are remarkable people they must have feet like a pigeon as the pressure on them.🤟
