How About This Swing Setup
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rigging cables looked a little on the small size,but did look like a sh*t ton of fun
rigging cables looked a little on the small size,but did look like a sh*t ton of fun
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Better get it right going in or you'll be performing the worlds most painful and best belly smacker anyone will ever witness. Looks like fun.
Flyingbullseye
Better get it right going in or you'll be performing the worlds most painful and best belly smacker anyone will ever witness. Looks like fun.
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Oh, does that bring back memories. 1985, Buntzen Lake (Lower Mainland) B.C.
Two trees growing about 30 ft up/back from shore. Cable approximately 65-70 feet up, with a rope hanging from the center of it. The rope is only about 30-35 feet long, and dangling. Had to throw "items" at it, to get it to swing back and forth until we could grab it.
The lake is a man-made reservoir, made in the valley of two mountains. Ergo, the climb is steep, to get to the launch point. Considering the rocks and other trees, it's a one-way trip. Swinging out was a BLAST, and then falling was a "three-breather" for sure. After hitting the surface, and the plunge, it was hard not to panic while actually swimming back up to the surface for air.
Another dude, the same day, swung out and then chickened out. He hung on and swung back. Broke both his ankles hitting the rock faces. Ministry of Forest (or Parks, can't remember) came out about an hour later, and cut both those trees down. Very VERY tall Fir trees.
This is the first of the type, that I've seen since. I didn't think anyone else was that crazy. And no, there was no alcohol involved and it sure was a blast.
Oh, does that bring back memories. 1985, Buntzen Lake (Lower Mainland) B.C.
Two trees growing about 30 ft up/back from shore. Cable approximately 65-70 feet up, with a rope hanging from the center of it. The rope is only about 30-35 feet long, and dangling. Had to throw "items" at it, to get it to swing back and forth until we could grab it.
The lake is a man-made reservoir, made in the valley of two mountains. Ergo, the climb is steep, to get to the launch point. Considering the rocks and other trees, it's a one-way trip. Swinging out was a BLAST, and then falling was a "three-breather" for sure. After hitting the surface, and the plunge, it was hard not to panic while actually swimming back up to the surface for air.
Another dude, the same day, swung out and then chickened out. He hung on and swung back. Broke both his ankles hitting the rock faces. Ministry of Forest (or Parks, can't remember) came out about an hour later, and cut both those trees down. Very VERY tall Fir trees.
This is the first of the type, that I've seen since. I didn't think anyone else was that crazy. And no, there was no alcohol involved and it sure was a blast.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jamesz71</div><div class="ubbcode-body">rigging cables looked a little on the small size,but did look like a sh*t ton of fun </div></div>
+1
Lots of dynamic load given the rigging setup they were using....pretty typical for guys with enough knowledge to just be dangerous.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jamesz71</div><div class="ubbcode-body">rigging cables looked a little on the small size,but did look like a sh*t ton of fun </div></div>
+1
Lots of dynamic load given the rigging setup they were using....pretty typical for guys with enough knowledge to just be dangerous.
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I kept waiting for a spectacular cable snap followed by......splat.
I kept waiting for a spectacular cable snap followed by......splat.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Insayn</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If I didn't have kids...</div></div>
What? Your kids steal your balls and hide em??
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Insayn</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If I didn't have kids...</div></div>
What? Your kids steal your balls and hide em??
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