----- Original Message -----
From: "Al Williams" <alwilliams@olywa.net>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2005 2:28 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Guying a self-supporting tower - Yes
>
> ----- Original Message ----->> > just use the example of a very weak tube,
> like a cardboard paper towel
> >> > tube.
> >> > It will stand upright very nicely by itself... but then add a couple
of
> >> > strong cords pulling down at a steep angle and it will crush even
> >> > without
> >> > an added load of wind.
> >>
>
> If your going to build your tower out of cardboard, don't guy it?
>
> k7puc
Precisely...
Or, if you're going to guy your self supported tower made from aluminum or
fiberglass extrusions, both of which are fairly strong, but quite flexible.
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