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Old 09-02-2009, 11:36 AM
 
Location: Chicago- Lawrence and Kedzie/Maywood
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25 bucks for 10 minutes

Is it worth it?

I'm down to try it out...
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Old 09-02-2009, 08:54 PM
 
Location: Chicago (Garfield Ridge)
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I snapped this shot yesterday near NBC Tower. The Tribune says it goes as high as 350 feet and the views are breathtaking. Yeah, I'll do it!
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Old 09-02-2009, 08:57 PM
 
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I would do it in a second. However, I can't stand to wait in long lines and I can only imagine the size of the queue..
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Old 09-02-2009, 08:57 PM
 
Location: Phoenix metro
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Looks kinda cool. They have something similar down in Branson, MO. Didnt ride it, but it looks neat.
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Old 09-02-2009, 09:04 PM
 
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i kind of want to do it. i conquered the ledge with my complete terror of heights (yes i went on it - see below - i still won't get on my fire escape though), so i need to do this too.

ledge:

disembodied hand comes from a slow shutter speed...
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Old 09-02-2009, 09:19 PM
 
Location: Chicago- Lawrence and Kedzie/Maywood
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i kind of want to do it. i conquered the ledge with my complete terror of heights

ledge:..
Me too

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Old 09-02-2009, 10:35 PM
 
Location: Chicago (Garfield Ridge)
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I hope no one with acrophobia sees these!!
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Old 09-02-2009, 10:54 PM
 
Location: Rockvale, Tennessee
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Okay those are awsome pictures but my stomach is telling me diffrent.. was it that scary? I can't even get on my counters at home without feeling sick.. So i can just imagine how those would feel.. I'm glad you guys got over your fears.. Maybe i should try it?? Hmmmm.... Looks fun.. thanks for the pictures..
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