Posted by sanctive My fear of heights was made very clear to me yesterday as I straight shot climbed a crane with no cage on the ladder. Probably the scariest thing I've done but the view was worth it. I'll likely be investing in a waist harness one of these days.
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A waist harness won't protect you.
Even a full harness would make the climb tedious, harder and in darkness most likely more dangerous. Distractions kill and that's what a harness is in this case.
If a full harness arrests your fall even after a 5 foot drop you're probably going to be pulled straight into the steel; broken bones are probable.
If you can't right yourself back onto the structure fast enough, hanging trauma and death will be your reward.
Again straight ladders are the easiest climbs... easier than a tree. That was my first 'high' climb of about 35 feet at 6 yo... your making this harder than it is
You need to be fit/strong, alert, know your limitations with enough experience/wisdom to make solid foot holds and especially hand holds with every move.
If you're not spot on about paying 100% attention for the whole climb and 3 points of contact whenever moving,
don't climb.
There is no "if I fall".I've heard young people mutter that phase so often in recent years.
My response is always the same...
You fall, you die... there is not if!