tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454450022062208119.post7340702633283985176..comments2016-03-08T19:37:50.148-06:00Comments on NKHS 62: Climb the Water Tower?NKHS 62http://www.blogger.com/profile/02939870918078183174noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454450022062208119.post-72116281055725893702012-02-11T17:10:23.646-06:002012-02-11T17:10:23.646-06:00Ya know, after the first thirty feet or so if you ...Ya know, after the first thirty feet or so if you fall the result is the same .... SPLAT! <br /><br />Viewing the video,I kept thinking about the what the difference is between descending compared to ascending. I work with lots of linemen in my career. Early on, I was "dared" to strap on a set of hooks and to climb a 45 foot wooden power pole. I made quick work of ascending the first 20-30 feet. The guys on the ground gave me the thumbs up meaning that I had proven my point .... but THEY also knew the tail was only half told.<br /><br />Totally different leg muscles are required going down - TOTALLY DIFFERENT! The next day I was in such pain in my legs it was indescribable. I climbed only thirty feet or so. <br /><br />Regarding the water tower .... Say what you will, but that adventure is not for the old, fat, foolish, and lazy. <br /><br />The truly best way off that communication tower in the photo ... is to parachute.Richard Holstadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12902802267297186172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454450022062208119.post-60189422579032836112012-02-07T12:28:00.967-06:002012-02-07T12:28:00.967-06:00Drag the slide button forward to about 6:45 to byp...Drag the slide button forward to about 6:45 to bypass most of it just so you can see these two guys climb up on top. And you'll see once the first guy gets there he's simply standing on the platform without holding on while he rigs his gear to latch to the hooks for safety while he works.<br />Gives me a funny feeling in my stomach and legs to watch it. I can't imagine doing this.Wyrdsmythe62https://www.blogger.com/profile/06647985452568489561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454450022062208119.post-42119142936645687002012-02-06T17:40:17.725-06:002012-02-06T17:40:17.725-06:00If you don't have a problem with heights you w...If you don't have a problem with heights you will certainly enjoy this one...I was able to watch until he got up to the last 60 feet and actually got a little dizzyMerrilee (Vold) Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14896491208050336960noreply@blogger.com