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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?

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.

Ya think?.

Derek

Bridles? christ how many? then what did he do "Tarzan" off it? climb back up the wire?
Woah?
~J

Bring back some memories?

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!?

Thanks.


More than a couple.

Derek

Hey, my 100 foot bridle would work just fine!

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.

what size rope do you use? i was thinking some were around 8mm

thanks
Sky

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