sukaidaiba 0 #1 May 18, 2005 Hi, In continuum II a dude gets hung up on a wire from after deployment form some big antenna mast. I assume he got off alright, but does anyone know how they got him down? I'm thinking helicopter downdraft bad idea? the ideal falling motion of something subject only to a gravitational field Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 25 #2 May 18, 2005 They tied bridles together and lowered them down the guy wire to retrieve him. It was _very_ sketchy. He sometimes reads this forum, so he may join the discussion. But then again, he may choose not to.-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #3 May 18, 2005 QuoteIt was _very_ sketchy. Ya think?. Derek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIREFLYR 0 #4 May 18, 2005 Bridles? christ how many? then what did he do "Tarzan" off it? climb back up the wire? Woah? ~J"One flew East,and one flew West..............one flew over the cuckoo's nest" "There's absolutely no excuse for the way I'm about to act" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,390 #5 May 18, 2005 QuoteQuoteIt was _very_ sketchy. Ya think?. Derek Bring back some memories? "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sukaidaiba 0 #6 May 19, 2005 Jeez, well glad to know he's still about. He looked a long long way from the tower for just a couple of brifle ties!? the ideal falling motion of something subject only to a gravitational field Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #7 May 19, 2005 QuoteJeez, well glad to know he's still about. Thanks. QuoteHe looked a long long way from the tower for just a couple of brifle ties!? More than a couple. Derek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
460 0 #8 May 19, 2005 Hey, my 100 foot bridle would work just fine!Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #9 May 19, 2005 Thats why i carry my tower rescue kit in the car. depending on the tower size, anywhere from 200 to 600 feet of thin rope (usualy more), cable size pulley, 2 rope pulleys and an assortment of anchors and links. I know i could rescue any hung jumper below 600' on any cable stayed tower in less than an hour, -safely-.(if your above 600' i'm leaving you there because you deserve it) and probably without getting caught. and much better and cheaper than the stupid OSHA rescue teams. this is, of course, unless i am the one who gets hung up, then of course i hope i'm jumping with a climber. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aidclimber 0 #10 May 19, 2005 what size rope do you use? i was thinking some were around 8mm thanks Sky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #11 May 20, 2005 depends, i use 8mm for most of it. it is light. try to stay away from dynamic line, it is weak and doesnt last long. i prefer sterling static or HTP. be well -SPACE- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
