Vertical Access on the Tallest Tower in the World - 2003 - CN Tower

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The Mission: To complete successfully the first rope access work on the exterior of the inaccessible parts of tallest tower on the planet. The Method: Pioneering new tricks and conquering new frontiers. After an enormous effort, and despite lethal dangers, a Canadian high altitude and aerial rope access expert Ivan Kristoff from Toronto, has completed emergency repair on the highest TV tower in the world. Join Ivan at www.facebook.com/ivan.kristoff

Burj Khalifa is the highest building in the world (828 meters), but there is no comparison for working in extreme winds, cold weather and dangerous environment high up in the air. Things got much hairier when the well scheduled job had to be completed earlier. See more at www.ivan.bg

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• CN Tower
• Tallest Tower in the World
• high altitude
• new frontiers
• Canadian SpiderCopter
• highest building
• highest TV tower
• Pioneering
• first rope access work
• inaccessible parts

[archona54]

Wow...that's crazy...I couldn't do it...fear of heights (aka fear of falling).... >.<

[teameiger]

@archona54 You have nothing to worry about falling, It is not dangerous. Only when you hit the ground, you may experience some discomfort. But don't worry. Most probably you will die of heart attack just before you hit the ground.

This is why you should enjoy your last fall:)

[BlackGoldEstates]

notice they had the wrong harnesses on

[teameiger]

Let me clarify: I.K. was given the authority by the "Powers that Be" to do whatever he wants to do out there, at that height, because time was an issue, as well as being as light as possible. Unfortunately, Ivan had to use rope access equipment, in order no to attract unnecessary attention:)

[mrkalvinmitchell]

The tallest building is actually in Dubai



[teameiger]

Now, a few years after Ivan Kristoff performed this feet in the worst ever winter and wind conditions that a rope access technician has been allowed to work:)

[idk1275]

00:28 to 00:30 hehehe

[sombersolitude]

@gaminkalv part of it has to do with testosterone, the more you have, the more risk you're willing to take - hence the phrase "grow some balls", also these people do it for the live of the thrill, these climbers are adrenaline junkies. You truely have not felt alive till you experience a full on adrenaline rush, and this is what these people are chasing. I am next in line, I'm saving up money to get certified to become a tower climber and hopefully find work as one!

[archona54]

@teameiger - *shiver* I'll pass...Staying on the ground sounds much better to me ;)

[joeu5431]

@teameiger Because you just see people 1000 Feet in the air everyday. xD

[SouthernCross33]

That makes my guts turn just watching it on a screen, theres 1 job i would be going for

[BADDOOKUS]

REAL BIG YAWN