I'm assuming you got used to it lol? I'm thinking about doing this. I don't think I'll be scared of heights if I just learn to trust my safety equipment.
@@ghalgren I don't want to go to a real college because I think they are useless. I believe in learning on the job. So this looks perfect for me. I hear the pay is good as a journeyman lineman.
@@bernardberben4852 check out Northwest Line College (NLC) in Meridan, Idaho. I have a student there now that is a bit over half way through the classes. He has been offered 3 apprenticeships so far.
I hope I'm able to climb again. I had a total left hip replacement in December of 2019. Been out of work since mid November of 2019. I miss it so bad. Nothing in the world like being a lineman!! Be safe out there brothers!! Climb as much as you can for me!!
@@charadremur333 I wish. Doctors say I'm totally disabled now due to what I have. This illness attacks the joints until the point they have to be replaced. Sucks cause I miss my linemen brothers and doing linework!! Thanks for asking! Take care!!
@@gunzoutnodoubt6627 thanks brother!! Unfortunately the doctors say I'm totally disabled. I'm waiting for the other hip to be replaced and having back problems now. My family doctor thinks the ortho hit a nerve during my hip replacement!! Thanks again for asking!! Climb for me!! Stay safe out there brother!!
Im going to start lineman school in march, i have club foot in my left Ive done iron working so im definitely able to work hard, my concern is i dont have mobility in my left ankle, so im just worried how that will affect climbing
Those are broken in poles, those are the best poles to climb. Cutout city are the poles that nobody climbs, those frozen torn to shreds by the weather poles.
The ones we’ve got right now are way past due. 10 week program and there’s already 2 classes then about 5 weeks in our class. That pole he’s on in the video is just about the perfect pole.
"TO THE TOP" thats what I hear lol . Im in 600v school now. 75 days on the pole . 2 weeks of intense climbing and framing and then services and single faze transformers lol
You know what's funny about this? Is the trainer Mel in this video literally just left NLC last month in 2022 to take a job with PG&E. Mel is an absolute unit 😂😂
new climbers are the funniest thing, cause it is easy as could be to climb the real challenge is when you have stuff you are climbing with and have to actually do work on the top of the pole haha
pole climbing is kind of fun but for people who are scared of heights it freaks them out definitely made me a bit nervous my first time because u are relying on those tiny hooks but with the bucksqeeze even if you do loose your footing and drop u wont slide down so no reason to be scared with that setup
I hope they did the first step of learning how to put on their squeeze properly. Face the caribeaners out always. Or you can go for a nice long ride down the pole.
I always climbed how it was comfortable. Ninety feet up foreman told me to safety off over the hardware. I did it. It restricted my movement. So I safetied under the Hardware. I could move then.
That’s genius safety under hardware so you can fall 65 feet down to next hardware. Smh. Fck your foreman right ? What does he know. Not like we’ve been doing this 40 gd years you slow ape.
After 42 years of climbing... I still remember my first climb! A 65 foot pole.. I was terrified!
@Jon Willard You're right!
My last day working was when we were required to change to them. I have a poster of my last climb in my office.
I'm assuming you got used to it lol? I'm thinking about doing this. I don't think I'll be scared of heights if I just learn to trust my safety equipment.
@@bernardberben4852 Linemen are in huge demand nationwide. The career is there for the motivated.
@@ghalgren I don't want to go to a real college because I think they are useless. I believe in learning on the job. So this looks perfect for me. I hear the pay is good as a journeyman lineman.
@@bernardberben4852 check out Northwest Line College (NLC) in Meridan, Idaho.
I have a student there now that is a bit over half way through the classes. He has been offered 3 apprenticeships so far.
I remember the very first step I took on a pole. It humbled my ass REAL QUICK
Just had my first day of gaff training. spent 8 hours just holding climbing positions... my arms are noodles now haha.
The clip on your left d ring is clipped in backwards 😉
Agreed the gate should face out ...
It’s his first fucking day lmaoo
Your doing a job I couldn't do so you guys got my respect.
I hope I'm able to climb again. I had a total left hip replacement in December of 2019. Been out of work since mid November of 2019. I miss it so bad. Nothing in the world like being a lineman!! Be safe out there brothers!! Climb as much as you can for me!!
You back at it?
@@charadremur333 I wish. Doctors say I'm totally disabled now due to what I have. This illness attacks the joints until the point they have to be replaced. Sucks cause I miss my linemen brothers and doing linework!! Thanks for asking! Take care!!
@@gunzoutnodoubt6627 thanks brother!! Unfortunately the doctors say I'm totally disabled. I'm waiting for the other hip to be replaced and having back problems now. My family doctor thinks the ortho hit a nerve during my hip replacement!! Thanks again for asking!! Climb for me!! Stay safe out there brother!!
@@gunzoutnodoubt6627 thanks so much!! I really can't say that enough brother!! Be safe out there and show everyone how it's done!!
Im going to start lineman school in march, i have club foot in my left Ive done iron working so im definitely able to work hard, my concern is i dont have mobility in my left ankle, so im just worried how that will affect climbing
Gates are supposed to be out bro. Nice video
Cutout city on those poles
Those are broken in poles, those are the best poles to climb. Cutout city are the poles that nobody climbs, those frozen torn to shreds by the weather poles.
The ones we’ve got right now are way past due. 10 week program and there’s already 2 classes then about 5 weeks in our class. That pole he’s on in the video is just about the perfect pole.
The elder gent made it look easy !
Carabiner facing inside😬
I can still hear my instructor yelling "lock the leg"... we did have fall protection back then
"TO THE TOP" thats what I hear lol . Im in 600v school now. 75 days on the pole . 2 weeks of intense climbing and framing and then services and single faze transformers lol
Man those poles are chewed up ! Lol
I'm headed out to Idaho in March. I cannot wait for this school. It looks awesome.
crazy chicks are hot. Same here man
@@markalcala9727 see you there buddy. I'm driving over from New Hampshire.
You doing electric or telecom
sand storm do you have a job yet ?
sand storm how was the weather that time of year? Going to the March 2020 ELP term
Gah! Those training poles are chewed up.
DayPlayer_CB not near as bad as osp climbing school In Kentucky
@@racemancarter5050 Where’s that one at? I’m going to school in Cynthiana.
You know what's funny about this? Is the trainer Mel in this video literally just left NLC last month in 2022 to take a job with PG&E. Mel is an absolute unit 😂😂
new climbers are the funniest thing, cause it is easy as could be to climb the real challenge is when you have stuff you are climbing with and have to actually do work on the top of the pole haha
Almost as funny as the instructor putting his gear on the wrong side of the wrong foot
how is life going for you now man? easy employment after line school?
pole climbing is kind of fun but for people who are scared of heights it freaks them out definitely made me a bit nervous my first time because u are relying on those tiny hooks but with the bucksqeeze even if you do loose your footing and drop u wont slide down so no reason to be scared with that setup
except he doesn't have leg straps so he could just slip through the belt
@@kivaswander5537 the fuck are you talking about
@@kivaswander5537 leg straps?
@@kivaswander5537 Belt is tight if hes slipping through the belt there is bigger problems
@@kivaswander5537that’s not possible..
I hope they did the first step of learning how to put on their squeeze properly. Face the caribeaners out always. Or you can go for a nice long ride down the pole.
Hahaha dude I knew u was gonna leave the gaff guards on!
I'd love to try, how do I order a pair of those climbing gear?
Drop your weight into the pole! No need to jockey kick into it with your gaffs
Hes Karate kicking it...lol
This was 5 years ago, by now he’s a journeyman
Strike-Lock-Drift-Aim-Drop
Damn ole sons been there for a hot minute lmao
Ayyyyyy that's Mel! Love that guy, super smart dude, also why is there an orange with the yellows smh
Edison go where they please
Edison guys are always lost
carabiners out boyss 😘
How do I make contact with you, I need some of the belts and climbers
the glasses are from the company. everyone has one
After 38 year of climbing
What brand of belt are you wearing?
Lol I remember this 😂
I always climbed how it was comfortable. Ninety feet up foreman told me to safety off over the hardware. I did it. It restricted my movement. So I safetied under the Hardware. I could move then.
That’s genius safety under hardware so you can fall 65 feet down to next hardware. Smh. Fck your foreman right ? What does he know. Not like we’ve been doing this 40 gd years you slow ape.
Comfortable until you gaff out and fall 90 feet and hit the ground
What are most of the guys preference for boots - brand?
rhymeandreasoning redwing
@@UnfazedOutdoors Nice. Redwings are great boots.
@@twelvetwenty-two353 Thanks. Never heard of that brand before. Will check them out.
Wesco's
@@dennisguajardo1202 I am big fan of Wesco's.
What brand of gloves are you wearing?? I do utility work myself
Codie James Hall Youngstown
Must be nice climbing without rubber gloves.
SaltyBro forreal !
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