# Are you afraid of heights? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [October 7, 2009, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-you-afraid-of-heights/74518 "2009-10-07T08:41:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![97FormulaWS-6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/97formulaws-6/32/7384_2.png) [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-you-afraid-of-heights/74518/41 "2009-10-07T12:48:39Z")
> [@boxxa](#): > > Na. > > I used to repel down cliffs so being on top of a building doesn’t bother me. Only time I get concerned is if I have the ability to fall off it. Ill stay roped to a structure 300’ off the ground but I am scared as hell to fall off a 6’ ladder. Yup; I completely agree; this is exactly how I am. I’ll dangle off a 300+’ cliff by a 1/2" diameter climbing rope with no problems… but climbing a 20’ ladder to caulk my 2nd floor windows, and I get shaky and nervous as hell. ---
**Author:** ![jbuck2kcivic](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jbuck2kcivic/32/5424_2.png) [@jbuck2kcivic](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jbuck2kcivic)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 4:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-you-afraid-of-heights/74518/42 "2009-10-07T16:11:39Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > anyone ever been to the top of the CN tower in Toronto…where they have that glass floor? > > I REFUSED to walk over the glass floor. I am a huge pussy about it. Been there done that about 4 times already. Now I’m not one who is scared of heights, but that glass elevator ride up was a little freaky. It feel like you’re in there forever and you keep wondering when is this going to stop? The glass floor was nothing, there were really young kids jumping on it, old people in wheelchairs rolling across it etc. Definitely cool to visit ---
**Author:** ![Pass\_McGass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pass_mcgass/32/7616_2.png) [@Pass\_McGass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pass_McGass)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-you-afraid-of-heights/74518/43 "2009-10-07T16:26:26Z")
I never used to be, but as I’ve gotten older I’ve become more afraid of heights. ---
**Author:** ![BadnewsMike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/badnewsmike/32/7419_2.png) [@BadnewsMike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BadnewsMike)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-you-afraid-of-heights/74518/44 "2009-10-07T17:55:30Z")
I put up trusses, Ive rock climbed, Ive been on the CN tower jumping on the glass floor to mess with my sister (who is terrified of heights and crawled off the glass) I respect heights but don’t fear them. ---
**Author:** ![9ONA3OOZX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/9ona3oozx/32/7242_2.png) [@9ONA3OOZX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9ONA3OOZX)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 5:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-you-afraid-of-heights/74518/45 "2009-10-07T17:59:12Z")
Yup…my biggest fear. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-you-afraid-of-heights/74518/46 "2009-10-07T18:10:41Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > Afraid of heights no, afraid of falling due to a lack of proper safety equipment hell yeah. > > So yeah, I’m more aware of the consequences than afraid of the height. same here. I dont have a fear of heights, ill be on a 25 foot ladder almost over extending myself and I am fine. but Idk how I would feel on the edge of a 2-3 story roof with a questionable pitch easy, I had to stand on the top rung to reach the peak: ---
**Author:** ![ieatpaint](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ieatpaint/32/7311_2.png) [@ieatpaint](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ieatpaint)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-you-afraid-of-heights/74518/47 "2009-10-07T18:15:21Z")
I’m petrified of heights, but I’m able to overcome it by not thinking about it. I shake like a leaf climbing a ladder and am like a sloth if I have to adjust my footing or whatever, but when I’m painting I can concentrate on the surface and kinda block it out. ---
**Author:** ![Carbonfiberhooded](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carbonfiberhooded/32/7608_2.png) [@Carbonfiberhooded](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carbonfiberhooded)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2009, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-you-afraid-of-heights/74518/48 "2009-10-07T18:19:56Z")
Well being that I work on a ladder everyday, it doesn’t bother me. I even fell off a ladder and broke my arm, but never thought twice about going back on it once I was healed. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2014, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-you-afraid-of-heights/74518/49 "2014-01-20T12:11:35Z")
Trying to find a good thread for this video. I guess this is a good place. ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2014, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-you-afraid-of-heights/74518/50 "2014-01-20T12:22:44Z")
I don’t have a fear of heights, I have a fear of falling and what those guys do increases the risk of falling which means I would never ever never ever ever ever be able to do that or even witness someone do it in person. ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2014, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-you-afraid-of-heights/74518/51 "2014-01-20T12:22:48Z")
Because Russia ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2014, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-you-afraid-of-heights/74518/52 "2014-01-20T13:15:07Z")
i couldnt finish watching that. hands were sweating, stomach was turning. ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gus/32/5112_2.png) [@Gus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2014, 1:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-you-afraid-of-heights/74518/53 "2014-01-20T13:33:50Z")
Idiots ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2014, 1:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-you-afraid-of-heights/74518/54 "2014-01-20T13:48:15Z")
Russian Ninja Warrior ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2014, 2:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-you-afraid-of-heights/74518/55 "2014-01-20T14:36:36Z")
I’m not sure if I can believe this isn’t edited or made to appear as if they’re really where they appear to be. Unless someone fell to their death, then I would believe it. ---
**Author:** ![NYstanger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/6a8cbe/32.png) [@NYstanger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NYstanger)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2014, 5:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-you-afraid-of-heights/74518/56 "2014-01-20T17:41:44Z")
> [@Geehee](#): > > i couldnt finish watching that. hands were sweating, stomach was turning. I finished watching but damn if my hands got sweaty as well lol ---
**Author:** ![Justin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justin/32/7459_2.png) [@Justin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Justin)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2014, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-you-afraid-of-heights/74518/57 "2014-01-20T17:42:47Z")
That is pretty intense. I don’t have any real fear of heights. I installed Satellite dishes for over 6 years at many ridiculous unsafe heights and was not usually phased. I’ve jumped off Akron Falls, and Sherkston Beaches Cliffs, always enjoy the free fall. What those guys just did though… I never could do that… well maybe with a tether. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2014, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-you-afraid-of-heights/74518/58 "2014-01-20T18:30:20Z")
I have no sympathy if any one of those retards falls. It can all go bad in a fraction. ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2014, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-you-afraid-of-heights/74518/59 "2014-01-20T18:33:03Z")
^ Exactly…hanging off of coping stones that were never designed to have 200 lbs hanging off of it…recipe for disaster. ---
**Author:** ![MOBOOST4U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@MOBOOST4U](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MOBOOST4U)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2014, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-you-afraid-of-heights/74518/60 "2014-01-20T18:57:53Z")
Ehhh, Even if I could do this, I guess I just enjoy my life too much to ever want to. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-you-afraid-of-heights/74518.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-you-afraid-of-heights/74518.md?page=4)