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Alfredo. · 2 October 2014, 10:03 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCYZZPwJr_c

Boothroyd · 2 October 2014, 10:10 AM

I started shaking only a couple of minutes in. Free climbing….NO THANKS!

Alfredo. · 2 October 2014, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Boothroyd

I started shaking only a couple of minutes in. Free climbing….NO THANKS!

The end is the scariest part!

tfduff723 · 2 October 2014, 10:41 AM

Not in million years could I do that!

At first I thought he wearing a Polar Exp II but upon further review - not so. Too bad because that video would certainly qualify for a new Rolex adventure advertisement.

T. Ferguson · 2 October 2014, 11:05 AM

I don''t think the video gives one an appreciation for the wind that must kick up on occasion at that height.

Matt C · 2 October 2014, 11:38 AM

My palms got too sweaty watching that. It doesn't help that I'm afraid of heights!

dph473 · 2 October 2014, 12:18 PM

I don't even like climbing on my roof to put up Christmas lights. No thanks

Rockrolex · 2 October 2014, 12:29 PM

That truly was the scariest video ever. I was sweating for the last hundred feet or so.

Presa canary · 2 October 2014, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

That truly was the scariest video ever. I was sweating for the last hundred feet or so.

Super crazy for sure. But they've got harnesses, and handles. Wanna see true fear, check out Alex Honnold free soloing half dome. It's tough to breath watching it...

Alfredo. · 2 October 2014, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Presa canary

Super crazy for sure. But they've got harnesses, and handles. Wanna see true fear, check out Alex Honnold free soloing half dome. It's tough to breath watching it...

I think the last 160 feet or so are done in free climbing without the harness attached except when resting. I will search Alex Honnold!

T. Ferguson · 2 October 2014, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Presa canary

Super crazy for sure. But they've got harnesses, and handles. Wanna see true fear, check out Alex Honnold free soloing half dome. It's tough to breath watching it...

Yeah, it said right in the video that most of these guys free climb because it's much faster and OSHA regulations allow it. Personally, I'd be examining every single hand/foot hold with a loupe prior to putting any weight on it. But I agree that free climbing rock formations is equally if not more hairball. At least these towers were designed to be climbed.

Laszlo · 2 October 2014, 12:23 PM

That's truly insane!

SUBversive · 2 October 2014, 12:24 PM

Wow. What kind of watch does he have on?

Also, how do they get down ....

Presa canary · 2 October 2014, 12:25 PM

They only make 50k a yr doing that as well. cool video

bdex75 · 2 October 2014, 12:30 PM

What would be the proper timepiece for such a position?

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Alfredo. · 2 October 2014, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bdex75

What would be the proper timepiece for such a position?

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This one for sure!

Citizen Promaster Altichron Cirrus

Pic from google

bdex75 · 2 October 2014, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfredo.

This one for sure!

Citizen Promaster Altichron Cirrus

Pic from google

Bad ass. My first "good" watch was a citizen. And that one is cool as heck.

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Alfredo. · 2 October 2014, 12:37 PM

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Bad ass. My first "good" watch was a citizen. And that one is cool as heck.

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Pretty cool if you ask me! Gives you very precise altitude readings and is limited to 500.

GradyPhilpott · 2 October 2014, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bdex75

What would be the proper timepiece for such a position?

He's wearing a G-Shock.

At least the watch might survive the fall.

Alfredo. · 2 October 2014, 12:33 PM

Sorry for making you guys sweat and tremble...

I was pretty shaken, too!

Boothroyd · 2 October 2014, 12:37 PM

My "climbing partner" would most assuredly have been pooped on had I been in the lead!

Alfredo. · 2 October 2014, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Boothroyd

My "climbing partner" would most assuredly have been pooped on had I been in the lead!

BNA/LION · 2 October 2014, 01:07 PM

Not gonna do it!

skprd13 · 2 October 2014, 02:30 PM

Wonder does he have an emergency shut if by chance his hand slips?

vitalsignsrn · 2 October 2014, 03:44 PM

HELL NO! They must have nerves of steel. Even with a harness, the wind must be troublesome to deal with at that height.

Hairdude1 · 2 October 2014, 03:46 PM

Watching this has made my palms sweat

bayerische · 2 October 2014, 06:05 PM

Must be missing the afraid go heights gene.

cecilia · 2 October 2014, 07:04 PM

I had to stop watching after just one sec. I hate this sort of things :)

Rusty888 · 2 October 2014, 07:14 PM

Did I mention I have a fear of heights?

The Joker · 2 October 2014, 07:15 PM

Imagine if you forget the tool you needed when you got to the top.

Ohh $£#%!!!!!!!

2 October 2014, 10:03 AM	#1
Alfredo. "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 3,639	The Scariest Video Ever! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCYZZPwJr_c __________________ After reading all posts, I agree with Adam!

2 October 2014, 10:10 AM	#2
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,259	I started shaking only a couple of minutes in. Free climbing….NO THANKS! __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

2 October 2014, 11:05 AM	#5
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	I don''t think the video gives one an appreciation for the wind that must kick up on occasion at that height. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

2 October 2014, 11:38 AM	#6
Matt C "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Maine Watch: Rolex 116660 Posts: 1,602	My palms got too sweaty watching that. It doesn't help that I'm afraid of heights! __________________ Rolex 116660 Ball EM2 Diver Casio G-Shock

2 October 2014, 12:29 PM	#8
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,969	That truly was the scariest video ever. I was sweating for the last hundred feet or so. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

2 October 2014, 10:41 AM	#4
tfduff723 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan USA Watch: Rolex & Omega 4 Me Posts: 1,685	Not in million years could I do that! At first I thought he wearing a Polar Exp II but upon further review - not so. Too bad because that video would certainly qualify for a new Rolex adventure advertisement.

2 October 2014, 12:18 PM	#7
dph473 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Norcal Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 82	I don't even like climbing on my roof to put up Christmas lights. No thanks

2 October 2014, 12:23 PM	#12
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	That's truly insane! __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

2 October 2014, 12:24 PM	#13
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Wow. What kind of watch does he have on? Also, how do they get down ....

2 October 2014, 12:25 PM	#14
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	They only make 50k a yr doing that as well. cool video

2 October 2014, 12:30 PM	#15
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	What would be the proper timepiece for such a position? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 October 2014, 12:33 PM	#20
Alfredo. "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 3,639	Sorry for making you guys sweat and tremble... I was pretty shaken, too! __________________ After reading all posts, I agree with Adam!

2 October 2014, 12:37 PM	#21
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,259	My "climbing partner" would most assuredly have been pooped on had I been in the lead! __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

2 October 2014, 01:07 PM	#23
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,661	Not gonna do it! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

2 October 2014, 02:30 PM	#24
skprd13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Kauai Watch: 1675-1680-16750 Posts: 3,346	Wonder does he have an emergency shut if by chance his hand slips?

2 October 2014, 03:44 PM	#25
vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	HELL NO! They must have nerves of steel. Even with a harness, the wind must be troublesome to deal with at that height.

2 October 2014, 03:46 PM	#26
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Watching this has made my palms sweat __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

2 October 2014, 06:05 PM	#27
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Must be missing the afraid go heights gene. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

2 October 2014, 07:04 PM	#28
cecilia "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Cecilia Location: Here Watch: Patek Philippe Posts: 1,730	I had to stop watching after just one sec. I hate this sort of things :)

2 October 2014, 07:14 PM	#29
Rusty888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Shaun Location: Australia Watch: GMT IIc BLNR Posts: 363	Did I mention I have a fear of heights?

2 October 2014, 07:15 PM	#30
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Imagine if you forget the tool you needed when you got to the top. Ohh $£#%!!!!!!!

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