DaveyLC
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txdv_oNq81I&feature=player_embedded
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Tomnova16
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Registered: 21st Jan 06
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i dont mind heights, but there is no way i would do that without a safety rope, one gust of wind and you're fooked
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
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no chance
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tom_simes
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quote:
Originally posted by Tomnova16
i dont mind heights, but there is no way i would do that without a safety rope, one gust of wind and you're fooked
He does use a safety rope now and again, for example when he gets right to the top. But at about 5.00, he puts the clip over a bolt, but it's not exactly secure - the bolt is only attached at one end 
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Norcy91
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Registered: 15th Sep 08
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Think i'd rather use a hammer on my own balls than do that job
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antnee
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Registered: 30th Dec 07
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Would have to be paying me at least half a mil a year to do that!
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JonnyJ
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Location: Scotchland
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Mental I kept thinking he had reached the top then it said just another 60 feet to go!
Still i suppose if you fall you will probably die of old age before you hit the ground.
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BluKoo
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One of my mates used to climb and inspect masts for a living. Got paid really well for it too (around £50k a year iirc).
Still, no matter what the wages were I don't think i'd manage that.
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Jamie-C
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Registered: 3rd Jun 08
Location: Ballycastle
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It scares me just watching that video! I wouldn't do that for any sum of money!
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Fro
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Registered: 20th Jun 06
Location: Rainham, Essex Drives: A3 2.0TDi Sport
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Should get to parachute off 
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Tomnova16
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Registered: 21st Jan 06
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quote:
Originally posted by tom_simes
quote:
Originally posted by Tomnova16
i dont mind heights, but there is no way i would do that without a safety rope, one gust of wind and you're fooked
He does use a safety rope now and again, for example when he gets right to the top. But at about 5.00, he puts the clip over a bolt, but it's not exactly secure - the bolt is only attached at one end
he isnt using the safty rope for most of it though
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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antnee
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Registered: 30th Dec 07
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Imagine the climb back down, now that will be scary!
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John G
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Location: Wirral, Merseyside
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i had to stop at 2mins 17seconds! needless to say i have a fear of heights
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3CorsaMeal
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Registered: 11th Apr 02
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fook that, my hands have gone all sweaty just watching, the size of the pegs to hold on are tiny, and with your bag just dangling below 
one of my mates little brothers has just put himself though some type of heights/rope work course so he can do work at height
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Recaro1
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
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Weird that he only clips in when he rests, and to make it worse he has a tool bag on a rope he pulls up every now!!
Must be shattered when he gets to the top, knowing my luck I'd forget something and have to go back for it
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3CorsaMeal
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be great if you were into base jumping, think of how excited you would be about finishing work
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Doug
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That is mental!
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Aleex
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Registered: 21st Jul 09
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ffffuck that.
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
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tbh i would just go up with a parachute then jump off at the end
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Cole
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not for me thanks i was getting sick just watching and i have no fear of heights at all
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Eck
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Registered: 17th Apr 06
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I honestly would do that job if I had a parachute for getting down/incase of emergencies. But HELL FUCKING NO if otherwise!
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dale87
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I think I could do that if it paid enough but saying that id probably shit myself once at the top and be like a cat stuck in a tree lol. not scared of heights one bit but gotta say i did get sweaty palms watching that
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AndyCorsaSport
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Registered: 12th Feb 06
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quote:
Originally posted by Cole
not for me thanks i was getting sick just watching and i have no fear of heights at all
Same here!!
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Recaro1
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Reminded me of reading this thread on Scoobynet a few years ago http://bbs.scoobynet.com/non-scooby-related-4/503360-this-is-my-job.html
I know if you become a qualified rope access technician you can earn decent money doing things like cleaning windows, putting up signs, etc.
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AlunJ
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Registered: 3rd Apr 07
Location: Newport
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screw that! I was up on the roof of the old station buildings last night, it's only what the 5th floor and that was scary enough for me
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