Spinnaker tower

Tim M · 24 October 2005, 10:53

I'm supprised this hasn't already been discussed on here!
I went up it for the first time on Saturday evening - best time to go as there was no que. So up we went in the internal lift (seriously packed in I might add) up to the top. The view is amazing. Here are a few pics I took with my phone so the quality isn't great.
Notice on the third the plastic owl on the roof to stop birds sitting on it.

Tim M · 24 October 2005, 10:58

Two more:

Jono · 24 October 2005, 11:39

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Originally Posted by Tim M

I'm supprised this hasn't already been discussed on here!

I think it has... a few threads below

Rogue Wave · 24 October 2005, 12:00

well worth the wait I'd say!

re your comments about the reason the Owl was there was sitting a typo?

Tim M · 24 October 2005, 12:16

Jonno I think you are mistaken.

I don't follow Stewart....

Jono · 24 October 2005, 12:47

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Originally Posted by Tim M

Jonno I think you are mistaken.

I don't follow Stewart....

Am I?

http://www.rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=11775

I got it Stu.... and sometimes I just sits....

Tim M · 24 October 2005, 12:49

John Kennett · 04 May 2006, 21:11

I went up the Spinnaker Tower last weekend, and definitely recommend it too.

The glass floor 100m up is a bit freaky!

John

PS Does anyone know if it's been BASE jumped yet?

The Garfish · 04 May 2006, 21:26

wot arr dem blakk fings inn de furst pik.

thay luk lyke feat butt i nevver sorr feat dat bigg sinse i woz chayst bi a badd temperd eemyew inn scottland. fuk mee cud dat berd runn. i ad too clyme upp a bastud trea too gett awaiy fromm itt.

mann upp trea. berd onn grownd. dis iz nott ow godd pland fings.

gaRf

Richard B · 05 May 2006, 15:05

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re your comments about the reason the Owl was there was sitting a typo?

What's the difference between a bad marksman and a constipated owl?
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One shoots but can't hit......

tcwozere · 05 May 2006, 15:40

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

PS Does anyone know if it's been BASE jumped yet?

yep.

The tower looks stunning when coming into the harbour at night..

widey · 05 May 2006, 21:59

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

I went up the Spinnaker Tower last weekend, and definitely recommend it too.

The glass floor 100m up is a bit freaky!

John

PS Does anyone know if it's been BASE jumped yet?

'fraid so

codprawn · 05 May 2006, 23:46

Brilliant stuff - what's wrong with base jumping anyway???

Loved the comments by the Police - they were actually decent for a change!!!

"CCTV footage does not show him jumping but we believe he landed in the service yard where he picked up his chute and ran to a waiting car.

"The registration number of this car was picked up on CCTV."

A spokeswoman for Hampshire Constabulary said the jump had been reported to them but added: "It is not a crime to jump off a tower."

Biggles · 05 May 2006, 23:51

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Originally Posted by codprawn

Brilliant stuff - what's wrong with base jumping anyway???

Loved the comments by the Police - they were actually decent for a change!!!

"CCTV footage does not show him jumping but we believe he landed in the service yard where he picked up his chute and ran to a waiting car.

"The registration number of this car was picked up on CCTV."

A spokeswoman for Hampshire Constabulary said the jump had been reported to them but added: "It is not a crime to jump off a tower."

Okay it may not be an offence to jump off a bloody tower but Joe Public doesn't kniow that. And anyway surely it should be. The stupid buggers would clog up the NHS Hospuital free gratis if they hurt themselves and they also incourage other idiots to do the same.

I have no sympathy for them. Absolute Chavs and Knobs.

But there again thats Blairs Britain....

Biggles · 05 May 2006, 23:54

So anyway over the last few years I have helped contribute to Gordon Browns NHS revival fund. An extra £40 billion pounds. And guess what its gettting used on those stupid base jumpers if they have a problem.

If I had my way they would have there own insurance. wasters.

jwalker · 05 May 2006, 23:59

Good on 'em, I say.

That blue pic of the tower across the bay is cool, Tim.

bogib · 06 May 2006, 00:05

Great pics, perhaps if I ever get into tourist moode I may drop in to have a look, at least great thingy to look for when cruising to Portsmouth.........

Surely we have loads of mountain thingies over here to use for guidance if to lazy looking at the GPS..........

Bogi

codprawn · 06 May 2006, 03:07

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Originally Posted by Biggles

So anyway over the last few years I have helped contribute to Gordon Browns NHS revival fund. An extra £40 billion pounds. And guess what its gettting used on those stupid base jumpers if they have a problem.

If I had my way they would have there own insurance. wasters.

You could say the same about people who go to sea in fast boats when they don't have a valid reason for doing so.......

Or people getting hit by golf balls - or people mountain biking - or people playing rugby etc etc etc.

How dare these people have FUN???

Tim M · 07 May 2006, 18:29

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Originally Posted by jwalker

That blue pic of the tower across the bay is cool, Tim.

They change the colour of the lights most nights. On valentines day it was pink. I think blue is my favorite. I'm very lucky; my uni flat is on the 10th floor so I have a great view of it from my window at night.

John Kennett · 07 May 2006, 19:23

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Originally Posted by Biggles

Okay it may not be an offence to jump off a bloody tower but Joe Public doesn't kniow that. And anyway surely it should be. The stupid buggers would clog up the NHS Hospuital free gratis if they hurt themselves and they also incourage other idiots to do the same.

Good to hear that the voice of tolerance and reason is still alive!

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I have no sympathy for them. Absolute Chavs and Knobs.

Know many BASE jumpers do you?

John