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Infiltration Forums > Archived US: Mid-Atlantic > Government Spiders (Viewed 7506 times)

Avius

location:
Washington DC / NOVA
Gender: Male

Wow you guys!

Re: Government Spiders
<Reply # 60 on 12/16/2010 4:20 AM >

Posted by TheWolfman269
Good enough for me. Anyone interested in taking that plunge with me? If you don't know how to rappel, I can teach you. And if you don't have a seat, I can show you how to tie one yourself and will make sure it is safe before you get on the line. Anyone inexperienced will have someone experienced under them. That way if something does happen, your only going to fall as far as the person under you.

Haha, no thanks! I was bound and determined to climb that thing until I was standing at the bottom looking up. No way in hell I'm going to try it now.

If you do attempt the feat, rappelling on the inside of the tower would be much safer. There are occasional patrols on the outside, but I don't think they'd go inside unless they were very suspicious.

Also- I've heard that railing is pretty flimsy. Have 3 or 4 backup anchors.

In places forgotten, tread where you will. -=- http://www.flickr.com/photos/avius/

TheWolfman269 location: Nashville, Tennessee Gender: Male If it looks like a wolf, acts like a wolf, and howls like a wolf, it's probably an asshole. \| \|	Re: Government Spiders <Reply # 61 on 12/16/2010 6:30 AM >

	Oh for sure. I was already planning on tying off three of four places and hitting the inside. Way safer, less winds trying to throw you around, and plus it'll make for some great pics. ;) "I've got military training, a giant crowbar, and I've already been shot. What can really stop me?" - Myself

bouncewiggle

location:
Johnson City, TN
Gender: Female

Re: Government Spiders
<Reply # 62 on 12/17/2010 3:15 AM >

Posted by TheWolfman269
I hate to ask again but how certain are we on that? I don't want to bring too little but at the same time I don't want to haul an extra 60 feet of rope weight up that freaking ladder. lol.

uLiveAndYouBurn looked it up on a map that pilots use that tells you the height of things such as radio towers and whatnot. So it's probably a pretty safe bet that's the actual height.

I'd love to rappel inside the tower, but I sorta want a rack or at least a steel figure 8. Plus I'm sure you'd have to cross knots unless somehow you have a rope over 540ft. Definitely want some serious practice with that a bit closer to the ground before trying it inside the tower. lol

"bouncewiggle, now more entertaining than Jell-O"

TheWolfman269

location:
Nashville, Tennessee
Gender: Male

If it looks like a wolf, acts like a wolf, and howls like a wolf, it's probably an asshole.

Re: Government Spiders
<Reply # 63 on 12/17/2010 4:23 AM >

Posted by bouncewiggle

I'd love to rappel inside the tower, but I sorta want a rack or at least a steel figure 8. Plus I'm sure you'd have to cross knots unless somehow you have a rope over 540ft. Definitely want some serious practice with that a bit closer to the ground before trying it inside the tower. lol

Well, I'd be lying if I said I even knew remembered how to use a figure 8. I only know what the Army has taught me. Tie a seat, tie a rope off, clip in and go. But I can totally find a rope that is that long. Might take some time, but I can get it.

"I've got military training, a giant crowbar, and I've already been shot. What can really stop me?" - Myself

MindHacker location: Suburbs of DC Gender: Male If you spot a terrorist arrow, pin it to the wall with your shoulder. \|	Re: Government Spiders <Reply # 64 on 12/20/2010 5:36 AM >

	If you're doing the rap PM me. I'd drive down for it (cough again cough). I have a rack and a few harnesses (and an aluminum 8 that will burn you). Splitting the rope up between a few people (person with a 180' coil, 20 feet of slack, repeat) would distribute the load pretty well, and even though it will take forever (and we'll have to go back up to get the rope) it'll be worth it! So... who's up to do an aussie rap? "That's just my opinion. I would, however, advocate for explosive breaching, since speed and looking cool are both concerns in my job."-Wilkinshire

Topgun location: Raleigh Gender: Male \|	Re: Government Spiders <Reply # 65 on 12/22/2010 8:29 AM >

	What state is this in? DONT STICK YOUR TONGUE TO COLD RAILROAD TRACKS