I used to wear heavy boots with a steel instep and had the same problem from
climbing my HDBX 64 (extended to 88 feet). One trip up the tower I observed
my feet were not hurting - I had my tennis shoes on.
I now wear my tenney during all tower work and do not suffer sore feet.
Sore back, yes. Feet, not a problem.
Wierd, but it works for me.
de Paul, W8AEF
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Hoge" <knowkode@sbcglobal.net>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 7:27 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] climbing BX style towers
> Greetings,
>
> I have had a few maintenance jobs on BX style towers and I alway end up
> with bruised feet after a climb. I wear a heavy boot with steel shanks in
> the soles but the problem is the bruising that occurs on the top outside
> of my feet. When working on a tower with x bracing, my feet are forced
> into the corner of the x brace and the vertical member. It always seems
> that the flat steps are never in the right place. I am ready to swear off
> of this style tower after one more climb. Are there any tricks of the
> trade to avoid the problems I've encountered?
>
> Tnx,
> Jim
> W5QM
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