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Originally Posted by i rock jordanz
how did they make rope ladders over wide cliffs to the other side?
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i've heard of a method where they tie a light person (usually a kid) to a harness, and the harness is attached to a secured rope. then they swing him to the other side using his momentum, and the kid grabs hold of something and is able to climb to the top and secure the rope.
you would be surprised what people learn to do in order to support their livelihood.
you would be surprised what people learn to do in order to support their livelihood.
- Mar 30, 2010
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i've heard of a method where they tie a light person (usually a kid) to a harness, and the harness is attached to a secured rope. then they swing him to the other side using his momentum, and the kid grabs hold of something and is able to climb to the top and secure the rope.
you would be surprised what people learn to do in order to support their livelihood.
you would be surprised what people learn to do in order to support their livelihood.
- Dec 28, 2004
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damn no one googled this yet?
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damn no one googled this yet?
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My reaction.
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My reaction.
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Helicopter??
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Helicopter??
- Dec 11, 2010
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this... is the greatest gif on NT hands down.
where is this from?
the homey was soooo amazed.
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this... is the greatest gif on NT hands down.
where is this from?
the homey was soooo amazed.
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Find a suitable space to cross. This means scouting out an area that is high enough on either side to support the ends of the bridge. The rope bridge works like any other suspension bridge. A pair of supports at either end secures a roadway that hangs down in between. The roadway must not sag all the way down to the bottom of whatever space is being crossed. The outermost supports must be able to pull the ropes taut.
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Support your rope bridge with sturdy supports like a tree or boulder at either end. You can also make supports by driving stout stakes or poles into the ground. Begin at one end of your planned rope bridge. Take a length of heavy rope and tie it to each of the supports. Make sure the ropes are stronger enough to hold a roadway of planks. Make sure these ropes can be the additional weight of people and goods crossing the bridge.
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Find a way to get your two main ropes over to the other side of the crossing. You can make a lasso and throw them across. Just make sure they catch on something. You will need to cross over the rope hand-over-hand. Go over to the other side. Secure each of the main ropes to the main supports on that side. Check to make sure all the ropes are firmly in place before beginning to lay the roadway of your rope bridge.
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Prepare enough planks to cover the length of your roadway. The roadway does not need to be completely covered in planks. You need just enough to be able to step from one to another without falling through. Bore a hole through each of the narrow ends of each plank. Take the first plank and a short length of rope. Tie the rope from one main rope through one of the holes in the plank. Do the same with the other plank hole and the other main rope. Repeat until you have laid all the planks. You can now cross over the roadway of your rope bridge.
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Make your rope bridge a little safer by adding handrails. Take two long pieces of rope. These should be about the same length as your main ropes. Tie each end of the rope to one of the supports. Make sure to place it a few feet higher than the main ropes. Run each of these ropes across the bridge to the other side. Attach the other ends to the supports on this side. For even more security, tie small lengths of rope from the handrail rope through the plank holes. You do not need to do this to every plank. Just do it on each side of every few planks. These extra ropes will serve to "hold in" the people who cross the bridge. They will also make the roadway more stable.
Read more: How to Make a Rope Bridge | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_4...ridge.html#ixzz1Owcu7vLS
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Support your rope bridge with sturdy supports like a tree or boulder at either end. You can also make supports by driving stout stakes or poles into the ground. Begin at one end of your planned rope bridge. Take a length of heavy rope and tie it to each of the supports. Make sure the ropes are stronger enough to hold a roadway of planks. Make sure these ropes can be the additional weight of people and goods crossing the bridge.
3
Find a way to get your two main ropes over to the other side of the crossing. You can make a lasso and throw them across. Just make sure they catch on something. You will need to cross over the rope hand-over-hand. Go over to the other side. Secure each of the main ropes to the main supports on that side. Check to make sure all the ropes are firmly in place before beginning to lay the roadway of your rope bridge.
4
Prepare enough planks to cover the length of your roadway. The roadway does not need to be completely covered in planks. You need just enough to be able to step from one to another without falling through. Bore a hole through each of the narrow ends of each plank. Take the first plank and a short length of rope. Tie the rope from one main rope through one of the holes in the plank. Do the same with the other plank hole and the other main rope. Repeat until you have laid all the planks. You can now cross over the roadway of your rope bridge.
5
Make your rope bridge a little safer by adding handrails. Take two long pieces of rope. These should be about the same length as your main ropes. Tie each end of the rope to one of the supports. Make sure to place it a few feet higher than the main ropes. Run each of these ropes across the bridge to the other side. Attach the other ends to the supports on this side. For even more security, tie small lengths of rope from the handrail rope through the plank holes. You do not need to do this to every plank. Just do it on each side of every few planks. These extra ropes will serve to "hold in" the people who cross the bridge. They will also make the roadway more stable.
Read more: How to Make a Rope Bridge | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_4...ridge.html#ixzz1Owcu7vLS
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Find a suitable space to cross. This means scouting out an area that is high enough on either side to support the ends of the bridge. The rope bridge works like any other suspension bridge. A pair of supports at either end secures a roadway that hangs down in between. The roadway must not sag all the way down to the bottom of whatever space is being crossed. The outermost supports must be able to pull the ropes taut.
2
Support your rope bridge with sturdy supports like a tree or boulder at either end. You can also make supports by driving stout stakes or poles into the ground. Begin at one end of your planned rope bridge. Take a length of heavy rope and tie it to each of the supports. Make sure the ropes are stronger enough to hold a roadway of planks. Make sure these ropes can be the additional weight of people and goods crossing the bridge.
3
Find a way to get your two main ropes over to the other side of the crossing. You can make a lasso and throw them across. Just make sure they catch on something. You will need to cross over the rope hand-over-hand. Go over to the other side. Secure each of the main ropes to the main supports on that side. Check to make sure all the ropes are firmly in place before beginning to lay the roadway of your rope bridge.
4
Prepare enough planks to cover the length of your roadway. The roadway does not need to be completely covered in planks. You need just enough to be able to step from one to another without falling through. Bore a hole through each of the narrow ends of each plank. Take the first plank and a short length of rope. Tie the rope from one main rope through one of the holes in the plank. Do the same with the other plank hole and the other main rope. Repeat until you have laid all the planks. You can now cross over the roadway of your rope bridge.
5
Make your rope bridge a little safer by adding handrails. Take two long pieces of rope. These should be about the same length as your main ropes. Tie each end of the rope to one of the supports. Make sure to place it a few feet higher than the main ropes. Run each of these ropes across the bridge to the other side. Attach the other ends to the supports on this side. For even more security, tie small lengths of rope from the handrail rope through the plank holes. You do not need to do this to every plank. Just do it on each side of every few planks. These extra ropes will serve to "hold in" the people who cross the bridge. They will also make the roadway more stable.
Read more: How to Make a Rope Bridge | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_4...ridge.html#ixzz1Owcu7vLS
2
Support your rope bridge with sturdy supports like a tree or boulder at either end. You can also make supports by driving stout stakes or poles into the ground. Begin at one end of your planned rope bridge. Take a length of heavy rope and tie it to each of the supports. Make sure the ropes are stronger enough to hold a roadway of planks. Make sure these ropes can be the additional weight of people and goods crossing the bridge.
3
Find a way to get your two main ropes over to the other side of the crossing. You can make a lasso and throw them across. Just make sure they catch on something. You will need to cross over the rope hand-over-hand. Go over to the other side. Secure each of the main ropes to the main supports on that side. Check to make sure all the ropes are firmly in place before beginning to lay the roadway of your rope bridge.
4
Prepare enough planks to cover the length of your roadway. The roadway does not need to be completely covered in planks. You need just enough to be able to step from one to another without falling through. Bore a hole through each of the narrow ends of each plank. Take the first plank and a short length of rope. Tie the rope from one main rope through one of the holes in the plank. Do the same with the other plank hole and the other main rope. Repeat until you have laid all the planks. You can now cross over the roadway of your rope bridge.
5
Make your rope bridge a little safer by adding handrails. Take two long pieces of rope. These should be about the same length as your main ropes. Tie each end of the rope to one of the supports. Make sure to place it a few feet higher than the main ropes. Run each of these ropes across the bridge to the other side. Attach the other ends to the supports on this side. For even more security, tie small lengths of rope from the handrail rope through the plank holes. You do not need to do this to every plank. Just do it on each side of every few planks. These extra ropes will serve to "hold in" the people who cross the bridge. They will also make the roadway more stable.
Read more: How to Make a Rope Bridge | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_4...ridge.html#ixzz1Owcu7vLS
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lol that person is gonna have to be super skilled. It is probably impossible with longer distances.
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lol that person is gonna have to be super skilled. It is probably impossible with longer distances.
dajondondo
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forget rope bridege... how did they build regular bridges over the ocean n !%!#.. like the golden gate bridge.. hmm
dajondondo
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forget rope bridege... how did they build regular bridges over the ocean n !%!#.. like the golden gate bridge.. hmm
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EXACTlY my goodness i was waiting for somebody to say this.
They use helicopters or airplanes..
All these college people in here with blond hair. dang shame..lol
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EXACTlY my goodness i was waiting for somebody to say this.
They use helicopters or airplanes..
All these college people in here with blond hair. dang shame..lol
kdawg
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Bingo. You only need to get a light rope to the other side and then you can pull a bigger rope and then the whole bridge across.
kdawg
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Bingo. You only need to get a light rope to the other side and then you can pull a bigger rope and then the whole bridge across.
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and what about the bridges that existed before the helicopter?
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and what about the bridges that existed before the helicopter?
