[TowerTalk] tower accident

[David Gilbert]

Time for us to lighten up on Tony.  He has taken the feedback to heart, 
ordered some safety gear, and intends to use it.

73,
Dave  AB7E



Ethan wrote:
> k2vi wrote:
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>> I have a 42' rohn 25 tower with a ta-33 and 2meter vertical above,I am in very good shape,run 8 miles a week I weigh 170 at 5'9 and can overhead press 205 which aint bad,I do climb the tower then buckle in at the top,I will say every step up is slow and methodical.I concentrate where i grab the tower and where my foot is resting.If my foot slips off the rung I can easily hold my weight to regain my footing.In a few years when i become old i will shackle when climbing.If this tower was any higher i would exersize a bit more caution.be safe.
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>> tony k2vi
>>     
> Tony, quit fooling yourself.  You're no safer than if you climbed a 400 
> foot tower monkey style.  There are plenty of scenarios where you could 
> lose your ability to hold on to the tower, no matter how careful you 
> are.  I work in the industry, and I hear about them all the time.  At 
> least most of the time I hear, "Thank God he had his lanyard attached."
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