Author Topic: Be Honest, would you sit here? (Read 87456 times)

Sarge · « **on:** November 7, 2016, 12:08:25 am »

Me, not a hope in hell. Legs would give way i think.

Feel free to add more Pics like this asking the same question.

Alf · « **Reply #1 on:** November 7, 2016, 12:25:11 am »

Bricking it just looking at that picture, kinell.

Samie · « **Reply #2 on:** November 7, 2016, 12:38:52 am »

McrRed · « **Reply #3 on:** November 7, 2016, 12:45:49 am »

http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/tables
Love sitting here. The view's great!

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #4 on:** November 7, 2016, 02:35:37 am »

My feet are sweating just from looking at the picture. No fucking way. I hate heights [but I love flying, weird]

JLStretton · « **Reply #5 on:** November 7, 2016, 02:53:04 am »

Fuck that, no chance!

Haemoglobin · « **Reply #6 on:** November 7, 2016, 06:48:57 am »

It'd be a spectacular view for sure, so I do quite enjoy the feeling of being at those tremendous heights when I know I'm not just a random strong gust and a few seconds away from splatting. It's the lack of any safety net if something does go funny; I wouldn't trust myself, let alone the stability and purchase of the rocks beneath my feet.

I think those people have the attitude of "if I fall, I fall", rather than arrogantly ruling out the possibility. Fair play to them I say.

TepidT2O · « **Reply #7 on:** November 7, 2016, 06:52:07 am »

Cremnophobia...

The fear of precipices.

Upinsmoke · « **Reply #8 on:** November 7, 2016, 08:03:35 am »

Definitely not. I'd try so hard not to fall, I'd panic and fall.

Red Viper · « **Reply #9 on:** November 7, 2016, 08:21:07 am »

Hahaha, get to fuck. I reckon if someone offered me a million pounds to sit there I'd still tell them no chance in hell.

Frank Becton · « **Reply #10 on:** November 7, 2016, 08:30:36 am »

No chance I don't like heights - this is one from a ride at the top of the Stratosphere in Vegas.

redbyrdz · « **Reply #11 on:** November 7, 2016, 08:59:19 am »

With a rope, maybe... She must be a boss climber to get there.

There is the possibility that it is just a cleverly shot picture, could be rock just under that outcrop.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #12 on:** November 7, 2016, 09:43:43 am »

Quote from: redbyrdz on November 7, 2016, 08:59:19 am

With a rope, maybe... She must be a boss climber to get there.

There is the possibility that it is just a cleverly shot picture, could be rock just under that outcrop.

That's what I was thinking, I'm sure I've seen similar illusions like that before.

Not quite the same but I've been to King's Canyon in the red centre of Australia. There's a huge canyon (funnily enough) where the guide encouraged you to crawl towards the edge so as not to lose your balance and it makes for a good photo opportunity. Even then I don't think I got within a few feet of the edge. I think a British tourist did fall off it a few years back.

Lightening the mood on a Monday!

only6times · « **Reply #13 on:** November 7, 2016, 09:47:31 am »

As my old priest once said, "FUCK THAT FOR A GAME OF SOLDIERS!!!"

AndyInVA · « **Reply #14 on:** November 7, 2016, 09:49:18 am »

this is in Norway known as Troll Tongue

a poor girl did fall off last year. you just have to wonder how it does not happen more often

and there is no illusion to this one. huge drop below

Ziltoid · « **Reply #15 on:** November 7, 2016, 10:10:53 am »

I can't stand heights. also if i lean over a low rail i have the feeling of wanting to fall. Been up Malham cove a few times but you'll never get me right to the edge. However i'd have no problem walking on those glass/perspex walkways that you can see straight down. The one below would be interesting because if that railing is about chest height or just below i'd be fine.

tubby · « **Reply #16 on:** November 7, 2016, 10:13:33 am »

Wtf is wrong with people, no way on earth I'm ever doing anything like that.

SP · « **Reply #17 on:** November 7, 2016, 10:23:10 am »

Quote from: Ziltoid on November 7, 2016, 10:10:53 am

I can't stand heights. also if i lean over a low rail i have the feeling of wanting to fall. Been up Malham cove a few times but you'll never get me right to the edge. However i'd have no problem walking on those glass/perspex walkways that you can see straight down. The one below would be interesting because if that railing is about chest height or just below i'd be fine.

You sure? That one has history...

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/oct/08/dont-look-down-officials-close-chinese-glass-skywalk-pane-shatters

Medellin · « **Reply #18 on:** November 7, 2016, 10:42:36 am »

Nah not for me.

Its all about how safe you feel & i doubt a harness would help me feel any better there too!

Took a trip up Blackpool tower a few years ago & saw what i thought were daft fuckers jumping up & down on the glass floor..like trying to break it jumping.

swoopy · « **Reply #19 on:** November 7, 2016, 10:44:46 am »

Makes me feel sick just looking at that first picture to be honest

damomad · « **Reply #20 on:** November 7, 2016, 10:52:36 am »

Honestly, I think I would. I've sat on similar before, always love the pretty sweet natural buzz you get out of it. It would depend how steep the climb down to it was though and I'd be crawling on all fours to the edge.

As for base-jumping or any of that, no way. Even a bungee I'd pass on.

boots · « **Reply #21 on:** November 7, 2016, 10:59:21 am »

When I was young, then yes no problem. Now I am older, not a hope in hell.

We used to 'brick' chimneys back in the day. When explosives were not to be used. Just me and the gaffer on top of the chimney, each with a mattock. No harnesses or anything. We'd be lifted up by standing on the chains from the crane. We'd work our way round in circles, until it was low enough for the wrecker ball.

These days I am more risk averse and more importantly risk aware. So no. I wouldnt.

Zlen · « **Reply #22 on:** November 7, 2016, 11:06:44 am »

No, not now, not ever.
No bungee jumping, parachuting or anything similar either.

Fuck heights and 'living the life to the fullest'.
I'm quite happy here on the ground with a cup of coffee and a book.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #23 on:** November 7, 2016, 11:27:45 am »

I'm fine with heights if I'm in a tall building and looking out of a window or on a viewing platform. My legs do get wobbly if I think I could fall off though! Anyone been up the Sagrada Familia in Barca? Something like that where you can lean over the walkways between the towers made me really queasy!

I have done a bungee when in NZ bit have no urge to so another and was frankly terrified by it at the time!

Titi Camara · « **Reply #24 on:** November 7, 2016, 11:41:58 am »

Oh hell no!

tubby · « **Reply #25 on:** November 7, 2016, 11:48:56 am »

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redgriffin73 · « **Reply #26 on:** November 7, 2016, 11:50:34 am »

Quote from: Cock and Bollocks Nicolas on November 7, 2016, 11:27:45 am

I'm fine with heights if I'm in a tall building and looking out of a window or on a viewing platform. My legs do get wobbly if I think I could fall off though! Anyone been up the Sagrada Familia in Barca? Something like that where you can lean over the walkways between the towers made me really queasy!

I have done a bungee when in NZ bit have no urge to so another and was frankly terrified by it at the time!

The Sagrada Familia is probably the worst building I've climbed. I have a pic of me on one of the little walkways looking absolutely terrified! I went up years ago so I don't know if it's the same but you went up like little workmen's ladders for part of it. At one point I decided I wanted to turn back, not realising it's all one way and you have to keep going. Some of it is proper scary if you don't like heights - it's the stairs with gaps between that are the worst. And the little walkways between the towers as you say. Been back to Barca a few times since and always go to look at it but have no urge to climb it again!

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #27 on:** November 7, 2016, 11:57:38 am »

Quote from: redgriffin73 on November 7, 2016, 11:50:34 am

The Sagrada Familia is probably the worst building I've climbed. I have a pic of me on one of the little walkways looking absolutely terrified! I went up years ago so I don't know if it's the same but you went up like little workmen's ladders for part of it. At one point I decided I wanted to turn back, not realising it's all one way and you have to keep going. Some of it is proper scary if you don't like heights - it's the stairs with gaps between that are the worst. And the little walkways between the towers as you say. Been back to Barca a few times since and always go to look at it but have no urge to climb it again!

I don't recall ladders thankfully, just loads of spiral staircases which were pretty much single file with a few 'passing lane's where you had to squeeze into if someone was coming down at the same time you were going up.

Anywhere you can lean over and see the floor miles below gets me these days. Did a treetop walk in Kew Gardens last summer. The kids were charging around it like they were in the Ewok Village and I was doddering along behind them, holding on to the railing the whole way and looking outwards rather than downwards! The thing was built with a metal gauze too so if you looked straight down you could see through to the floor below.

Ziltoid · « **Reply #28 on:** November 7, 2016, 12:14:01 pm »

Quote from: SP on November 7, 2016, 10:23:10 am

You sure? That one has history...

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/oct/08/dont-look-down-officials-close-chinese-glass-skywalk-pane-shatters

Where theres blame, theres a claim

SP · « **Reply #29 on:** November 7, 2016, 01:18:47 pm »

Quote from: Ziltoid on November 7, 2016, 12:14:01 pm

Where theres blame, theres a claim

Not in China. Where there's blame, there's an execution.

Sarge · « **Reply #30 on:** November 7, 2016, 04:25:04 pm »

Ahh here now me bollix to that

The ultimate travel selfie? Christ the Redeemer!!

Check the link below $:-\$

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ShrewKop · « **Reply #31 on:** November 7, 2016, 04:40:49 pm »

Nah. One gust of wind or slip and you're a goner.

Chakan · « **Reply #32 on:** November 7, 2016, 04:41:56 pm »

Did rock climbing for ages. There were definitely places where you could sit on the edge of a ravine. Never seemed like a good idea at the time.

dudleyred · « **Reply #33 on:** November 7, 2016, 04:43:41 pm »

I feel sick looking at some of those

Medellin · « **Reply #34 on:** November 7, 2016, 04:46:54 pm »

This vid always gets me,you have to watch it thro to get the full hit.

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exiledintheUSA · « **Reply #35 on:** November 7, 2016, 04:50:11 pm »

Sweaty palms.

I have seen loads of people sat on the edge or on overhangs at The Grand Canyon and it makes me flustered just thinking about it.

dave 5516 · « **Reply #36 on:** November 7, 2016, 05:02:22 pm »

Quote from: redbyrdz on November 7, 2016, 08:59:19 am

With a rope, maybe... She must be a boss climber to get there.

There is the possibility that it is just a cleverly shot picture, could be rock just under that outcrop.

And yet you ride a bike down mountains at ridiculous speeds...reliant upon millimetres of rubber to keep you upright...

As to doing that..not now, when I was a kid, yeah.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #37 on:** November 7, 2016, 06:54:01 pm »

On that first pic I've a question . . . How on earth would she be able to get up and walk back after she's enjoyed the view? If she even attempted to turn around she's a goner.

So no I wouldn't sit on there not a fucking chance!

End Product · « **Reply #38 on:** November 7, 2016, 07:28:51 pm »

Better than the back of the Annie road.

Kopite B205 · « **Reply #39 on:** November 7, 2016, 08:10:49 pm »

Quote from: tubby on November 7, 2016, 11:48:56 am

That stupid c*nt really needs to hurry up and fall. Fucking idiot.