Would You Climb This? - Page 2

Gas Man · 03-23-2011, 11:03 PM

Been there done that. But I was hanging cedar siding at the father in laws... so I was carrying a piece of siding (sometimes so long it was from my ladder to his), and a tool belt with nails and hammer. I didn't like it, but I did it.

Cutty72 · 03-23-2011, 11:38 PM

Dude, it's just a ladder... what's the big deal?

LeeNetworX · 03-24-2011, 06:57 AM

I'm very uncomfortable with such heights; couldn't do it. We have a 20' extension ladder that I can get about 2/3 the way up before getting really nervous.

Bluestreak · 03-24-2011, 07:57 AM

I've also done worse.

I'd have no problems climbing that. I have a wooden ladder that size that up's the pucker factor a bit...

wildchild · 03-24-2011, 08:10 AM

no one here mentioned a hay mow? i've done worse then that but it doesn't mean I would want to do it again.
had to replace a window in the peak of a barn roof that was a great day.

oh and I hate heights.

Flexin · 03-24-2011, 08:31 AM

Yeah I would go up. I have been up three stories in bunker gear. Had to climb on to a flat roof, go through a roof hatch down a attic latter (narrow ass ladder), go down stairs and back out side. Then I would do it again and again.

The "fun" part is walking off the roof to get back on the ladder. Another fun one is getting out a window in bunker gear and getting on a ladder.

Tallest ladder I have been up was 85 ft. That was on a ladder truck.

James

wildchild · 03-24-2011, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flexin

Tallest ladder I have been up was 85 ft. That was on a ladder truck.

James

there better be someone on the ground holding an air sick bag if I'm on a ladder that tall, because my lunch is coming down first.

Flexin · 03-24-2011, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildchild

there better be someone on the ground holding an air sick bag if I'm on a ladder that tall, because my lunch is coming down first.

The ladders on the truck are a bit more stable. They don't have that bounce/flex that the extension ladders have so its not real bad. The only real issue I see is when your going down and get off one section on to another. Your foot has to reach another 3 or 4 inches easy and its not easy to find the first few times.

James

Mr Lefty · 03-24-2011, 08:10 AM

I too have "walked up" ladders like this before... once you've done it a few times and know the ladder is stable in it's footing and setting, the flex doesn't bother ya

Particle Man · 03-24-2011, 08:40 AM

Vinyl siding. Fuck painting.

03-23-2011, 11:03 PM	#1
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Been there done that. But I was hanging cedar siding at the father in laws... so I was carrying a piece of siding (sometimes so long it was from my ladder to his), and a tool belt with nails and hammer. I didn't like it, but I did it. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

03-24-2011, 07:57 AM	#4
Bluestreak What? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA Moto: Dirt Posts: 578	I've also done worse. I'd have no problems climbing that. I have a wooden ladder that size that up's the pucker factor a bit... __________________ Lean till you see sparks. If they are coming from your pegs you are doing good. If they are coming from you tank, you've just gained wisdom... Wisdom usually hurts.

03-24-2011, 08:31 AM	#6
Flexin AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,698	Yeah I would go up. I have been up three stories in bunker gear. Had to climb on to a flat roof, go through a roof hatch down a attic latter (narrow ass ladder), go down stairs and back out side. Then I would do it again and again. The "fun" part is walking off the roof to get back on the ladder. Another fun one is getting out a window in bunker gear and getting on a ladder. Tallest ladder I have been up was 85 ft. That was on a ladder truck. James __________________ "Bust a nut inside your eye, to show you where I come from" "f youre horny, lets do it, Ride it, my pony, My saddles waitin, Come and jump on it, If youre horny, lets do it" "I'm not a playa I just fuck a lot" "Round two, I'm down to Do, what it takes to make you Understand I'm the Candyman And I melt in your mouth, not in your hands Hard as rock, yes I'm no sucka The boots I knock make me one bad mutha"

03-24-2011, 08:40 AM	#10
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Vinyl siding. Fuck painting. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

03-24-2011, 06:57 AM	#3
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	I'm very uncomfortable with such heights; couldn't do it. We have a 20' extension ladder that I can get about 2/3 the way up before getting really nervous.

03-24-2011, 08:10 AM	#5
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	no one here mentioned a hay mow? i've done worse then that but it doesn't mean I would want to do it again. had to replace a window in the peak of a barn roof that was a great day. oh and I hate heights.

03-24-2011, 08:10 AM	#9
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I too have "walked up" ladders like this before... once you've done it a few times and know the ladder is stable in it's footing and setting, the flex doesn't bother ya