In a message dated 5/30/01 8:33:20 PM Pacific Daylight Time, ka5nez@clarc.org
writes:
> I have been contemplating a second tower. I looked at the Trylons and want
> to
> know, How do you climb this thing? Or do you climb it. There does'nt
> appear to be any level brases for footing.
>
You climb it like AB-105 or any other tower with diagonal braces - up the
nose. Put both hands on a leg and start putting your feet on the downward
sloping (towards you) braces and start climbing up. The braces are spaced
just about perfectly for steps which means that it's real easy to climb.
I would discourage climbing up the face - it's too easy to slide on the
horizontals if there's any moisture on them.
Once you're up there, standing on the braces isn't too bad since they are
angle iron so you've got a nice wide place to stand on. This is infinitely
more comfortable than Rohn BX - I've spent many hours on both.
If you want you can add some horizontal braces at the top where you would
be standing doing antenna work; there are extra holes in the legs so it's
pretty easy. Just use galvanized steel and you'll be all set.
You won't find a better value in a self-supporting tower than the Trylon
Titan.
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
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