Tree climbing machine - GIF

[rgsparber]

Interesting takeoff on a spiked shoe solution for climbing trees, but for climbing metal or concrete poles:

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I think this is more of a square or rectangular post. It is wide enough that the two bars that wrap around do not hit.

Rick