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Steed
Location: Edmonton/Seoul Gender: Male Total Likes: 2663 likes
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| | | | Re: Cranes < Reply # 2 on 10/28/2022 2:44 AM > | Reply with Quote
| | | It's not a crime everywhere, although if you're in the US or Canada it probably is. I've never seen an alarm on a crane, but, once again, that could differ from site to site. Sometimes there is a bit of a cage around the base of the crane that a worker could unlock to enter, but they're often scalable. For your first time, you might want to wear head protection, such as a hardhat found on site or just a bike helmet. Dress and pack lightly. Don't wear heavy boots. Contrary to what you're expecting, gloves aren't a big help, unless maybe they're climbing gloves that are tight and have a strong grip. Although I've developed a preference for daytime craning, it's best to go after dark after a shift ends, when there's the maximum amount of time before the next shift. I also think in the US it would probably be good to go up on Thanksgiving or Christmas when it's even less likely anyone will be working. Do not go during or right after rain.
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| Aran
Location: Kansas City Gender: Male Total Likes: 1848 likes
Huh. I guess covid made me a trendsetter.
| | | Re: Cranes < Reply # 6 on 1/30/2023 7:58 PM > | Reply with Quote
| | | I did a few cranes in my teenage years, but if I'm being honest they're not for me. The risk-reward is just too skewed, and you're basically gambling on luck to avoid being spotted, even if you dress in dark clothes and go at night. Not to mention, the civil penalties can be worse than the criminal ones. If you're caught on a crane, the construction company may need to conduct a full inspection to make sure you didn't tamper with anything. That might take a few days, and the restitution can be upwards of $10,000 per day for some construction sites. Rooftops, while requiring infiltrating active buildings, give similar views for less risk.
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| SaskStalker
Location: Saskatoon, SK Total Likes: 7 likes
Please excuse my naivety
| | | Re: Cranes < Reply # 11 on 2/14/2023 8:38 PM > | Reply with Quote
| | | Posted by MrBungle
What if you did the whole construction get up? It sounds stupid but if you put a vest and hardhat on with a nice pair of dickies do you think any civilians would think your as trespasser?
| If you're climbing inside the caged ladder area where employees should be, sure, but I don't know how you're getting access to that because they specifically lock these off to keep you out. If you're climbing the side, no. That's warning bells for anyone. And it's not always guaranteed. A guy in my city was busted breaking into trucks and stealing tools near a construction site while wearing a hardhat and high-vis vest. Just his demeanour of looking around and not at least appearing to be doing an actual job and "working" in the dark was enough to make people suspicious. Alternatively, dressing the part could ruin your plausible deniability if you're caught. Hard to say you just took a wrong turn or got lost if you're wearing a deliberate disguise. Unless you are a construction worker somewhere else, giving you an alibi.
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| Pete-P
Location: MN Total Likes: 3 likes
| | | Re: Cranes < Reply # 17 on 2/17/2023 1:00 AM > | Reply with Quote
| | | When considering the color of your clothing, such as blue, black, or gray, it is of little consequence if you plan to climb cranes in the Twin Cities, particularly in downtown Minneapolis or Saint Paul. Due to the combination of streetlamps and the lights emanating from high-rise buildings surrounding the crane, it is difficult to blend in and remain unnoticed. Climbing a crane will certainly draw attention if someone is observing it. Fortunately, being spotted on the crane is likely to be the least of your concerns. Individuals in downtown areas after dark are often either fatigued commuters eager to get home or crackheads. Neither group is likely to care about the presence of a crane or the individuals climbing it. However, if you start climbing a crane in front of someone waiting at a bus stop or train station, they are likely to call the police because wtf are you doing? The key to success is to be stealthy and wait until the area is clear before proceeding. The primary danger lies in tripping motion sensors or cameras. If detected, authorities will be notified and may search the area, particularly if it is a large, prominent construction site in the middle of downtown. Construction and security companies often fail to take adequate measures to secure cranes. The ring around the crane's base, designed to prevent unauthorized access, is often poorly constructed. Typically secured with a no. 3 or no. 5 master lock, these locks are incredibly easy to pick. Furthermore, virtually every construction site has ladders lying around that can be used to scale the ring around the base of the crane. If picking the lock at the base is not an option due to motion sensors or cameras, scaling the ring using a scavenged ladder is the next best alternative. Once inside the crane mast, the type of crane and the operator's attention to security will determine whether you will need to bypass more security measures before reaching the top. For some cranes, accessing the boom (the top) may require passing through the cabin. The latch that provides access to the cabin and, subsequently, the boom is almost always locked, often with a no. 3 or no. 5 master lock, which is easy to pick, even for novice lock pickers. These types of cranes are typically smaller and located at local university' construction sites. (for example) Larger cranes found at prominent downtown construction sites will most likely have separate cabins and booms, which means you won't have to pass through the cabin to reach the boom. In terms of lock security, a section of the bigger crane's mast may have a blocked ladder secured with a latch, which is also likely to be secured by a no. 3 or no. 5 master lock. However, this obstacle should not deter any experienced trespasser worth their salt as it's a pitiful security measure. * Before attempting to climb a crane, I would highly recommend becoming familiar with the no3 and no5 master locks and to conduct your own research on the use of motion sensors and cameras to secure construction sites. Getting caught by the authorities while climbing a crane is a serious matter that should not be taken lightly. Although exhilarating and fun as shit, the risks and dangers associated with this activity should not be underestimated nor brushed to the side. *
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| MrBungle
Location: MSP Gender: Male Total Likes: 49 likes
Hey there Mr. Krinkle, how are you today?
| | | Re: Cranes < Reply # 19 on 2/17/2023 5:47 AM > | Reply with Quote
| | | Posted by Pete-P When considering the color of your clothing, such as blue, black, or gray, it is of little consequence if you plan to climb cranes in the Twin Cities, particularly in downtown Minneapolis or Saint Paul. Due to the combination of streetlamps and the lights emanating from high-rise buildings surrounding the crane, it is difficult to blend in and remain unnoticed. Climbing a crane will certainly draw attention if someone is observing it. Fortunately, being spotted on the crane is likely to be the least of your concerns. Individuals in downtown areas after dark are often either fatigued commuters eager to get home or crackheads. Neither group is likely to care about the presence of a crane or the individuals climbing it. However, if you start climbing a crane in front of someone waiting at a bus stop or train station, they are likely to call the police because wtf are you doing? The key to success is to be stealthy and wait until the area is clear before proceeding. The primary danger lies in tripping motion sensors or cameras. If detected, authorities will be notified and may search the area, particularly if it is a large, prominent construction site in the middle of downtown. Construction and security companies often fail to take adequate measures to secure cranes. The ring around the crane's base, designed to prevent unauthorized access, is often poorly constructed. Typically secured with a no. 3 or no. 5 master lock, these locks are incredibly easy to pick. Furthermore, virtually every construction site has ladders lying around that can be used to scale the ring around the base of the crane. If picking the lock at the base is not an option due to motion sensors or cameras, scaling the ring using a scavenged ladder is the next best alternative. Once inside the crane mast, the type of crane and the operator's attention to security will determine whether you will need to bypass more security measures before reaching the top. For some cranes, accessing the boom (the top) may require passing through the cabin. The latch that provides access to the cabin and, subsequently, the boom is almost always locked, often with a no. 3 or no. 5 master lock, which is easy to pick, even for novice lock pickers. These types of cranes are typically smaller and located at local university' construction sites. (for example) Larger cranes found at prominent downtown construction sites will most likely have separate cabins and booms, which means you won't have to pass through the cabin to reach the boom. In terms of lock security, a section of the bigger crane's mast may have a blocked ladder secured with a latch, which is also likely to be secured by a no. 3 or no. 5 master lock. However, this obstacle should not deter any experienced trespasser worth their salt as it's a pitiful security measure. * Before attempting to climb a crane, I would highly recommend becoming familiar with the no3 and no5 master locks and to conduct your own research on the use of motion sensors and cameras to secure construction sites. Getting caught by the authorities while climbing a crane is a serious matter that should not be taken lightly. Although exhilarating and fun as shit, the risks and dangers associated with this activity should not be underestimated nor brushed to the side. *
| Wow, I seriously appreciate this in depth response and will be looking into those security measures for construction sites. Glad you know exactly what Minneapolis is like lol. Not wrong with the crackhead point at all. I'm glad my assumptions we're kind of correct with what kind of security measures and crane setup Minneapolis would have in place. This was seriously helpful, Hard part is finding a good location that wont end up in my ass in jail. Glad to see another Minnesotan
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