Dirty bastards...
How far down was the pole sunk that the man stood utop in 09?
Also, what have people been successful with as far as a telephone pole like structure? Something only about 15-20 feet tall but relatively sturdy?
Large pole...?
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Large pole...?
by Bluemandrew » Thu Jan 14, 2010 8:49 pm
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by Bob » Thu Jan 14, 2010 9:50 pm
Define "structure". Tent? Shade? Ferris wheel? Billboard?
How do you plan on digging holes? How many?
How do you plan on digging holes? How many?
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by oneeyeddick » Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:12 am
That pole was almost free-standing, the Man was simply held up with [s]wires[/s] magic.
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by oneeyeddick » Fri Jan 15, 2010 5:10 am
there is no excuse for being sexist.
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by Bluemandrew » Fri Jan 15, 2010 5:47 am
These would be supporting lights. Not a lot of weight, around 30-40 pounds tops.
I don't really want to dig into the playa, I just assumed looking at it that that's how the man was attached.
I had a 40 foot antennae mast last year, shorter sections of that may work but I wanted to see what others have used
I don't really want to dig into the playa, I just assumed looking at it that that's how the man was attached.
I had a 40 foot antennae mast last year, shorter sections of that may work but I wanted to see what others have used
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by Bluemandrew » Fri Jan 15, 2010 5:47 am
oneeyeddick wrote:That pole was almost free-standing, the Man was simply held up with [s]wires[/s] magic.
How does one acquire said magic
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by carmatic » Fri Jan 15, 2010 7:24 am
a search for 'guy wire' brings up some pretty specific results
examples:
outdoor store
weather station supplies
antenna dealer
examples:
outdoor store
weather station supplies
antenna dealer
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by carmatic » Fri Jan 15, 2010 7:56 am
i almost blinded myself just now , was sipping a drink with a straw, held it too close to my face, tried to look down and almost shoved the straw into my eye... missed by a fraction of a fraction of an inch
its a good thing nothing went wrong with the guy wire setup that was used at burning man last year...
its a good thing nothing went wrong with the guy wire setup that was used at burning man last year...
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by Bluemandrew » Fri Jan 15, 2010 12:17 pm
carmatic wrote:a search for 'guy wire' brings up some pretty specific results
examples:
outdoor store
weather station supplies
antenna dealer
Yes but I don't need info on that, I want to know the magic!
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by Bob » Fri Jan 15, 2010 12:24 pm
Antenna sections would be easier to rig IMO, eg with screw-in ground anchors and 5/16" wire rope.
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by theCryptofishist » Fri Jan 15, 2010 12:27 pm
The proper phrase is "ten-foot."
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