[TowerTalk] Crankup Danger

[Jim Thomson]

Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2013 17:56:52 -0700 (PDT)
From: Steve Dyer <w1srd at yahoo.com>
To: EZ Rhino <EZRhino at fastmovers.biz>
Cc: Patrick Greenlee <patrick_g at windstream.net>,
"towertalk at contesting.com" <towertalk at contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Crankup Danger

And one of the many reasons why Chris' product http://www.kf7p.com/KF7P/SafetyStand.html is such a great idea for safely working on a crank-up.
73,
Steve
W1SRD

##  This is a superb device.  Ingenious really.   This is just the ticket for climbing up the side of a nested tower. 
Notice that the top of the extension ladder is captivated by the steel assy and retaining rod.   It appears that you
just put the ladder vertical, extend it till the top protrudes through his assy a bit, and you are done. Climbing the 
typ extension ladder  would be pretty quick.   Mine has ribbed, flat surface rungs every 12 inchs.  Used in conjunction
with his 36 x 12 inch platform  would make for a fast, safe, stable climbing assy.  Best part is, when you are done, his platform
can stay put, while you simply remove the extension ladder. I would still stuff some steel under section #2 to keep things safe. 


later..... Jim  VE7RF