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**moopierof** · 01-08-2009, 05:06 AM

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31683947...-destinations/

Take a look at the accompanying video. I remember going to the top of the world trade center and seeing crowds of people about ten feet away from the HUGE panoramic glass windows and very slowly edging forwards only to stop about five feet away from them.

I thought I was so cool sauntering up and pressing my nose against the glass to look down. (we wont describe how my guts felt about it!) I am sure I could do it again, but I am also sure there would be butterfly's big as bowling balls in my stomach.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld4Mc...layer_embedded

**FliveGell** · 01-08-2009, 05:12 AM

I know that just looks awesome. I am so sad I never got a chance to go to the World Trade Center observation deck, I only saw it from afar.

They want to rename the Sears Tower to Willis Tower? A transition like that could take a very long time, America's tallest building will always be known as Sears to me.

The CN Tower in Toronto has had a glass floor for many, many years now. Check it out if you're in the area it's quite surreal.

**Imampaictjg** · 01-08-2009, 05:25 AM

Oh gosh! I start to sweat and get really afraid if Im just 10-20meteres up in the air and Im able to look down lol..I hate it, I wish I could take away it..[no]

It must be quite amazing be high up like that..

**dmitrynts** · 01-08-2009, 05:51 AM

They want to rename the Sears Tower to Willis Tower? A transition like that could take a very long time, America's tallest building will always be known as Sears to me.

Don't worry, most of Willis' employees think it's ridiculous as well

**Suvaxal** · 02-07-2009, 05:48 PM

I'd be absolutely s**t scared at first - but after a few minutes I expect I'd be fine.

There've been times at work when I've had to climb towers or chimneys for repair and was initially holding on so tight it hurt but after a few minutes I was totally relaxed.

**codecouponqw** · 02-07-2009, 06:00 PM

As long as it´s stationary and doesn´t wobble i´d be fine.

**Golotop** · 02-07-2009, 07:15 PM

As long as it´s stationary and doesn´t wobble i´d be fine.

If i'm not mistaken, buildings that large move in the wind to prevent em from snapping.
I think that will be visible if you look down

**Kghyutgykim** · 02-07-2009, 10:46 PM

I would not do it. I felt sick just looking at it.

**Scukonahuy** · 02-07-2009, 11:05 PM

I'm scared of heights, but not afraid at all if there is no risk (like in the buildings or rides at fairs/parks)

If i were there I'd jump right out there.

Looking over a cliff on the other hand OR walking along a thin ledge over 100's of feet. I'd be very scared.

**Ephejvll** · 02-07-2009, 11:06 PM

no problem here, stood on the glass floor of both Calgary Tower and CN Tower.
not acrophobic

**gfkasjhfg** · 02-07-2009, 11:20 PM

How brave am I?

I called Chuck Norris's mum fat once, to his face.

He wasn't best pleased, but I was brave enough to do it.

**Jadldqys** · 02-08-2009, 02:30 AM

Psh. That's nothing.

This is way worse (or better, depending on your point of view):
http://www.grandcanyonskywalk.com/

**niemamczasu** · 02-08-2009, 05:49 AM

The glass is three layers thick, and each layer is a half-inch (1.3 centimeters) thick. The balconies can hold about five tons. so no more than 3 average americans are allowed on the balcony at once? badum-ttssshhh! :P

**Audi_z** · 03-07-2009, 09:07 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbehfUGx6Rs

Ok I know it's totally different and it's a ride, but seriously, 1300ft from the ground apparently. [help]

**Relsenlilky** · 03-07-2009, 10:45 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbehfUGx6Rs

Ok I know it's totally different and it's a ride, but seriously, 1300ft from the ground apparently. [help]

That ride would be more manly if there was no harnasses

**bortycuz** · 03-07-2009, 03:07 PM

I don't think testing a common phobia is an accurate measure of bravery...

**codecouponqw** · 03-07-2009, 03:14 PM

That ride would be more manly if there was no harnasses

Or if one of the seats would randomly be released.
Russian Roulette style. [rofl]

**Relsenlilky** · 03-07-2009, 03:31 PM

Or if one of the seats would randomly be released.
Russian Roulette style. [rofl]

Hahahahahaha

**moopierof** · 03-07-2009, 09:13 PM

I don't think testing a common phobia is an accurate measure of bravery...

Overcoming your fears (whatever they are) and pressing ahead, is always a sign of bravery....

**Scukonahuy** · 09-07-2009, 01:09 PM

THIS would be scary

http://wimp.com/scariesttrail/

01-08-2009, 05:06 AM	#1
moopierof Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 519 Senior Member	Just how brave are you? http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31683947...-destinations/ Take a look at the accompanying video. I remember going to the top of the world trade center and seeing crowds of people about ten feet away from the HUGE panoramic glass windows and very slowly edging forwards only to stop about five feet away from them. I thought I was so cool sauntering up and pressing my nose against the glass to look down. (we wont describe how my guts felt about it!) I am sure I could do it again, but I am also sure there would be butterfly's big as bowling balls in my stomach. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld4Mc...layer_embedded Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-08-2009, 05:12 AM	#2
FliveGell Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 401 Senior Member	I know that just looks awesome. I am so sad I never got a chance to go to the World Trade Center observation deck, I only saw it from afar. They want to rename the Sears Tower to Willis Tower? A transition like that could take a very long time, America's tallest building will always be known as Sears to me. The CN Tower in Toronto has had a glass floor for many, many years now. Check it out if you're in the area it's quite surreal. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-08-2009, 05:25 AM	#3
Imampaictjg Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 464 Senior Member	Oh gosh! I start to sweat and get really afraid if Im just 10-20meteres up in the air and Im able to look down lol..I hate it, I wish I could take away it..[no] It must be quite amazing be high up like that.. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-08-2009, 05:51 AM	#4
dmitrynts Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 448 Senior Member	They want to rename the Sears Tower to Willis Tower? A transition like that could take a very long time, America's tallest building will always be known as Sears to me. Don't worry, most of Willis' employees think it's ridiculous as well Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-07-2009, 05:48 PM	#5
Suvaxal Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 515 Senior Member	I'd be absolutely s**t scared at first - but after a few minutes I expect I'd be fine. There've been times at work when I've had to climb towers or chimneys for repair and was initially holding on so tight it hurt but after a few minutes I was totally relaxed. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-07-2009, 06:00 PM	#6
codecouponqw Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 547 Senior Member	As long as it´s stationary and doesn´t wobble i´d be fine. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-07-2009, 07:15 PM	#7
Golotop Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 366 Senior Member	As long as it´s stationary and doesn´t wobble i´d be fine. If i'm not mistaken, buildings that large move in the wind to prevent em from snapping. I think that will be visible if you look down Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-07-2009, 10:46 PM	#8
Kghyutgykim Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 442 Senior Member	I would not do it. I felt sick just looking at it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-07-2009, 11:05 PM	#9
Scukonahuy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 401 Senior Member	I'm scared of heights, but not afraid at all if there is no risk (like in the buildings or rides at fairs/parks) If i were there I'd jump right out there. Looking over a cliff on the other hand OR walking along a thin ledge over 100's of feet. I'd be very scared. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-07-2009, 11:06 PM	#10
Ephejvll Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 472 Senior Member	no problem here, stood on the glass floor of both Calgary Tower and CN Tower. not acrophobic Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-07-2009, 11:20 PM	#11
gfkasjhfg Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 427 Senior Member	How brave am I? I called Chuck Norris's mum fat once, to his face. He wasn't best pleased, but I was brave enough to do it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-08-2009, 02:30 AM	#12
Jadldqys Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 501 Senior Member	Psh. That's nothing. This is way worse (or better, depending on your point of view): http://www.grandcanyonskywalk.com/ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-08-2009, 05:49 AM	#13
niemamczasu Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 440 Senior Member	The glass is three layers thick, and each layer is a half-inch (1.3 centimeters) thick. The balconies can hold about five tons. so no more than 3 average americans are allowed on the balcony at once? badum-ttssshhh! :P Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-07-2009, 09:07 AM	#14
Audi_z Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 507 Senior Member	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbehfUGx6Rs Ok I know it's totally different and it's a ride, but seriously, 1300ft from the ground apparently. [help] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-07-2009, 10:45 AM	#15
Relsenlilky Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 465 Senior Member	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbehfUGx6Rs Ok I know it's totally different and it's a ride, but seriously, 1300ft from the ground apparently. [help] That ride would be more manly if there was no harnasses Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-07-2009, 03:07 PM	#16
bortycuz Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 496 Senior Member	I don't think testing a common phobia is an accurate measure of bravery... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-07-2009, 03:14 PM	#17
codecouponqw Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 547 Senior Member	That ride would be more manly if there was no harnasses Or if one of the seats would randomly be released. Russian Roulette style. [rofl] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-07-2009, 03:31 PM	#18
Relsenlilky Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 465 Senior Member	Or if one of the seats would randomly be released. Russian Roulette style. [rofl] Hahahahahaha Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-07-2009, 09:13 PM	#19
moopierof Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 519 Senior Member	I don't think testing a common phobia is an accurate measure of bravery... Overcoming your fears (whatever they are) and pressing ahead, is always a sign of bravery.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-07-2009, 01:09 PM	#20
Scukonahuy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 401 Senior Member	THIS would be scary http://wimp.com/scariesttrail/ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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