[TowerTalk] climbing BX style towers

[RICHARD BOYD]

After spending a day on HBX tower wearing "sneakers" (aka tennis shoes, running shoes), my feet were both numb for a week or two.  73 - Rich, KE3Q
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: paul at w8aef.com<mailto:paul at w8aef.com> 
  To: Tower Talk<mailto:TOWERTALK at contesting.com> 
  Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 8:12 PM
  Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] climbing BX style towers


  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<mailto:knowkode at sbcglobal.net>>
  To: <towertalk at contesting.com<mailto: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

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