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Old 15-09-2010, 06:36 PM
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Old 15-09-2010, 06:43 PM
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have a look for the hv engineers who work on the pylons live
Old 15-09-2010, 07:24 PM
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can't believe they do that free climb at the end!!


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Old 15-09-2010, 07:31 PM
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easy...38.000feets better...
Old 15-09-2010, 07:34 PM
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love it when the get to the red part of the tower "just another 60 feet to the top!"

goosebumps?
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Originally Posted by rsmat
easy...38.000feets better...
with a backpack
Old 15-09-2010, 07:37 PM
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fuck that, that cunt need's his head read

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Old 15-09-2010, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by danneth
with a backpack
HALO.....Motherfooker if you understand what that means...
Old 15-09-2010, 07:38 PM
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that is some sick shit.. you would need a parachute or something
Old 15-09-2010, 07:40 PM
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Made me wanna puke watching that. Found that harder viewing than some of C&B's video nasties!! lol
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Originally Posted by rsmat
HALO.....Motherfooker if you understand what that means...

Old 15-09-2010, 07:42 PM
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Love one of the youtube comments " that's not a toolbag. that's his balls"
Old 15-09-2010, 07:43 PM
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My son does rope access but that is insane!!!
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Originally Posted by rsmat
HALO.....Motherfooker if you understand what that means...
yeah it's that game on the xbox 360





or you talking about High Altitude, Low Opening

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crazy foooker....
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lol at the comment "that's not his tool bag, that's his balls"

i was tired just watching
Old 15-09-2010, 07:45 PM
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Forget that!
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Originally Posted by mrjenrst
yeah it's that game on the xbox 360





or you talking about High Altitude, Low Opening

correct mate...
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That was taking my stomach out watching that!!!!
Old 15-09-2010, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by rsmat
correct mate...

vids/pics or it didn't happen
Old 15-09-2010, 07:47 PM
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fuck that
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Originally Posted by rsmat
correct mate...
halo reach fucking brilliant game



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Originally Posted by danneth
vids/pics or it didn't happen

ill show ya some next time your round sonshine.
Old 15-09-2010, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by rsmat
ill show ya some next time your round sonshine.

a video from the hawk doesn't count either
Old 15-09-2010, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by danneth
a video from the hawk doesn't count either

i bloody wish hawk would go that far up...lol....
Old 15-09-2010, 08:16 PM
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ok im not scared of heights but even watching the vid made me feel funny lol
Old 15-09-2010, 08:24 PM
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Those hand holds look terrifyingly fragile to me!! I'd do it if the price was right, but I'd be hooking that carabiner on every single step!!
Old 15-09-2010, 08:32 PM
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now that is my type of job would love to go up there
Old 15-09-2010, 08:35 PM
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Old 15-09-2010, 08:37 PM
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HOLY SHIT
im not scared by heights but this takes the piss. lol
no way would i do this
Old 15-09-2010, 08:39 PM
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Thats crazy, I felt funny watching it!
Old 15-09-2010, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by mrjenrst
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Old 15-09-2010, 08:46 PM
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no mistakes there then lol.
Old 15-09-2010, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by project rs
now that is my type of job would love to go up there
Me to very cool job

Imagine dropping a screwdriver tho
Old 15-09-2010, 08:54 PM
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to do that without a Rail Lock is nuts, to do it free climb some parts its fucking crazy! i wouldnt go up without a parachute and my billy big nuts hat!
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Originally Posted by dave cos4x4
no mistakes there then lol.
no room for error dave.
Old 15-09-2010, 08:57 PM
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Holy sh1t, no way would i be doing that
Old 15-09-2010, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Kerbey
Thats crazy, I felt funny watching it!

and me
Old 15-09-2010, 09:00 PM
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Be a pain in the arse if you forgot something!! Ooooh,proper scary that,bet he's on a good hourly rate!!!
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Deffo couldnt do that job with a hangover. Scary shit.


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