Grand Canyon Wire Walk

[Rusty McNeil]

Watching this. Pretty dang cool I think.

I just noticed they brought IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) Local 1249 & O'Connell Electric down from Syracuse New York to do the rigging and setup.

Hats off to ya boys, stay cut-in...

 

[twistedmax]

Me too................................he's NUTS!

 

[88vmx12]

is there a internet link?

 

[alorio1]

is there a internet link?

I missed it but here is some info on it....http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20130623_ap_1c2666483d1c43bca658434fa8ef492f.html

 

[m-cman]

That family has been high wire performers for many years and generations. Some years ago (1978 I believe) one of the senior members (around 73 if I remember correctly) was doing a wire walk between two buildings and fell to his death. I remember watching newsreel of his fall. Very dangerous job...

 

[rusty]

I missed it but here is some info on it....http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20130623_ap_1c2666483d1c43bca658434fa8ef492f.html

Hey Joe your signture literally comes into play with this guy.Only he doesn't need a gun:rofl_200:

 

[Fire-medic]

The Wallendas have been generations of high-wire performers. I recall when the old man went-down. I don't think these people can get life insurance. No tethers or safety nets, but if you're that-high, maybe a parachute? It would be like a BASE jumper, I'd think. Or maybe a squirrel suit...those guys use a parachute to land.

Didn't someone go-between the Twin Trade Towers? Crazy. I had to rappel-down from the high-rises for training, but never had to use it on the job. Now, there is a whole training/certification for first-responders, "high-angle rescue."

 

[alorio1]

Hey Joe your signture literally comes into play with this guy.Only he doesn't need a gun:rofl_200:

Yep, it sure does Rusty, anyway I'm happy he fulfilled his childhood dream and is her today to talk about it.......

 

[Lew L]

Balls of steel