SpiderSuit reaches new heights

Dearborn Michigan – SpiderSuit reaches new heights on water tower .

On June 20, 2003 the World's first true magnetic climbing suit was field-tested on a water tower. The climbers were able to easily scale the first 25 feet of the tower, however above 25 feet, the kneepads and elbow pads began to loosen. "After this test, we realized that eliminating the kneepads and moving the magnets to the feet would take care of this problem. We have already designed, built and tested a new suit that has solved this problem" said Jeff Whittaker, president of the award winning Web site PhysicsLessons.com and SpiderSuit's inventor. The new suit is so strong that the wearer can support 100% of his or her body weight on one foot when climbing a vertical wall.

The U. S. patent pending magnet technology gives the wearer the power to climb like Spiderman – as long as the structure to be climbed is made out of steel or iron. According to Mr. Whittaker, "structures that could be climbed with this suit include ships, bridges, trains, skyscrapers and cellular telephone towers".

Climbers that have used the suit enjoy the climbing mobility the suit offers. "Many people have suggested that David Letterman might be interested in trying this as a ‘stupid-human trick'. I think that would be hilarious to see on TV" said Whittaker. SpiderSuit wearers can climb up, sideways and even face-down, just like an insect. To see SpiderSuit in actionVisit www.physicslessons.com/spidersuit.htm

SpiderSuit is currently being developed and test-marketed as a commercial product. For price and availability information email Jeff Whittaker at jeff@physicslessons.com or visit the Web site.




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