Any chance this ever happened? I hyper-extended my ankle at Madison 2 months ago, and it is still giving me trouble. I would be happy to buy 2, scrub the steps, and leave them with the ranger... only problem is it will be the end of January before I get to Madison again. If there is a wire brush already there, please post it's location.
"Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --JFK
I don't know about the brush, but I was just there in Nov and the steps were slick. Don't ask me how I know.
Chris Hill
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"Every man dies, but not every man really lives." William Wallace - Braveheart
A person could chain a brush to the steps and leave them underwater? A diver could pull the chain up, scrub the algae, then after kitting up, walk down less slippery steps.
Land of Enchantment -- not so great for cave diving, but mighty scenic!
Wow what is it with Madison my buddy torched his back there in Oct.
I think the wire brush is a winner and if the state gives the OK the tread would be nice as well.
I am very glad to put tanks on in the water, if I were BM'ing I would be very careful.
Wicked place to fall be safe all.
JCG
Don't wire brushes in Florida rust when wet? I know they do in Texas. May need a new redundant pair every couple years.
They make wire brushes in stainless steel. Very necessary, if you are brushing parts and using acid.Originally Posted by Skorpiov
I stopped wire brushing in that condition many years ago...
I stopped wire brushing in that condition many years ago...
Woah woah woah... What's this about a brush? Sounds to me like you guys need some kinda brush.
- Justin
Geospatial Analyst by day, aspiring rockstar by... well, day too. - FromACityInTrees.com
I know this is an old'ish thread, but a January trip at Mermet with our northern Goat diver friends (don't ask) made me think of this thread.
They have bolted a rubber tread to the steps that seem to give sure footing. It looks like it was cut from tires, but when I looked closer, it appeared to be made for steps. It had ARC imprinted on it. I wonder if it would get 'slimed' over time? I need to ask the staff there what they know about it as far as maintenance.
Has anyone seen this used and already know it won't help?
When you're there you know there's a There there.
Jobst Brandt
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