[TowerTalk] climbing BX style towers

[paul@w8aef.com]

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 at sbcglobal.net>
To: <towertalk at 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