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MY BACK!!

#41
OK before we go on with the "your a pussy join the gym" let me assure you firsthand that I am in near perfect physical condition. I work out plenty ( 3-5 times a week) I'm more looking for pieces of technology but I'm definatly down with getting other people to do it. I was more interested on how hard it would be to install casters ect. . .
 
#42
Casters are a great solution, but to a different problem. They will help you roll stuff on a smooth surface such as a ramp, but won't help you move stuff up and down stairs; in fact, they'll make that task even more difficult.
 
#43
DukeLeJeune said:
Casters are a great solution, but to a different problem. They will help you roll stuff on a smooth surface such as a ramp, but won't help you move stuff up and down stairs; in fact, they'll make that task even more difficult.
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You'll make your cab taller, so you will have to lift it a bit higher when going up stairs.

And the cab isn't big enough to warrant sticking them at the base of the back to use like a tilt-back (again, would be more difficult with a small cab).

And no offence, but I think you probably aren't as fit as you are making out :p
 
#44
0--+LoveBass said:
I woke up the next morning in PAIN!

What should I do, especially to keep costs down?
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I wouldn't be so concerned about keeping costs down. I'd be more concerned about my back.

Don't listen to these knuckleheads who are telling you to simply "man up". Chances are most of them have never had spine problems. I have. And I'm 6'2", 250+ pounds, and strong as an ox. Except now for my spine.

Two years ago I blew out a disk - big time - doing some heavy lifting. Had some spinal stenosis too. The net effect is that the injuries paralyzed both my legs.

I soon landed in the hospital, where I had extensive reconstructive surgery of my lower spine. The surgeons replaced three spinal disks with synthetic spacers, installed titanium steel rods and screws, and applied synthetic bone protein along with some steel netting to hold it all in place. It was four months of daily in-patient physical therapy before I had enough strength in my legs to walk again - barely - and thus return home from hospital. My legs are still partially paralyzed, but gradually getting better.

Yes, by all means work out. Especially do exercises to strengthen your core (trunk muscles). And also take the excellent advice to learn how to lift properly, and use a dolly whenever possible.

But the body is both a highly resilient and a highly delicate machine. Don't be cavalier about your health. Prevent spine problems early - by being smart. And by ignoring those who would have you believe that you just need to be more macho... :rolleyes:

MM
 
#46
rodl2005 said:
groupies = :-) I use all tube & 100lb cabs- trolleys ALLWAYS- stairs get HELP!!!! I would love to buy one of those trolleys that ppl who transport frij's use. one's w/ 3 wheels/side & are able to go UP stairs NO probs. One day....

EDIT;- in AUS we call hand trucks- TROLLEY's!! ;-)

I can't find 'em on the handtrucks R US site... U know the ones' w/ the 3 wheels per side that when they hit stairs, they 'caterpillar' over each other to easily go UP stairs- not sure about DOWN - I s'pose it's the same
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Like this one?

Northern Industrial Hand Truck
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#51
rodl2005 said:
The ones I see the refrigerator deliverymen out here use DO in fact have the hooped top so the can lift samller fridges etc up stairs. But thems the sort of wheels I'm talking about. they just fly up stairs easy!! That one's only $99US.... have to do an OZ search
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Hi rodl2005. If you could post a link to a hooped 6-wheeler, that'd be great!

They fly up stairs? How are they when moving a load down stairs?

Thanks.
 
#52
Blueszilla said:
Switch to bass flute?
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Dang!!

But seriously......

I use a SVT4Pro in a case with all the rack crap - 65-70 lbs...a SVT6X10HLF....umm...don't recall some like 110 lbs (maybe more).

Used to cart around a SVT5Pro and a PR8X10H cab (215 lbs)....go figure...

NOW, however, I use my Markbass CMD121P whenever practical (rehersals, small gigs, etc) and it performs like a champ.

I'm in my late 50s with bulging discs in my neck (wonder how that happened!?)....however, if this old fart can do it - you young whippersnappers can, too!

You need some "friends" / "roadies" to help you out!!

Good luck!
 
#53
Metal Matt said:
You're all sissies...:spit:

My load in...

3 vintage solid state amps. 2 that weigh around 40 pounds, 1 feels like it's closer to 50.

2x15 that weighs around 100
2x15 that weighs around 120 or more
4x12 that weighs around 80-90
4x10 that weighs around 90
1x18 that weighs around 90-100

There's something wrong with you if the thought of moving over 500 pounds of equipment 4 times the day of a show, doesn't make you happy to move your 65 pound rig.
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Something wrong with who? :hiding:

To the OP....Just how often do you do the multi-flite stair thing? If only occasionally, then get help from other band members, and be sure to help them with their burdens.
 
#54
MysticMichael said:
I wouldn't be so concerned about keeping costs down. I'd be more concerned about my back.

Don't listen to these knuckleheads who are telling you to simply "man up". Chances are most of them have never had spine problems. I have. And I'm 6'2", 250+ pounds, and strong as an ox. Except now for my spine.

Two years ago I blew out a disk - big time - doing some heavy lifting. Had some spinal stenosis too. The net effect is that the injuries paralyzed both my legs.

I soon landed in the hospital, where I had extensive reconstructive surgery of my lower spine. The surgeons replaced three spinal disks with synthetic spacers, installed titanium steel rods and screws, and applied synthetic bone protein along with some steel netting to hold it all in place. It was four months of daily in-patient physical therapy before I had enough strength in my legs to walk again - barely - and thus return home from hospital. My legs are still partially paralyzed, but gradually getting better.

Yes, by all means work out. Especially do exercises to strengthen your core (trunk muscles). And also take the excellent advice to learn how to lift properly, and use a dolly whenever possible.

But the body is both a highly resilient and a highly delicate machine. Don't be cavalier about your health. Prevent spine problems early - by being smart. And by ignoring those who would have you believe that you just need to be more macho... :rolleyes:

MM
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MM, i hope you keep improving!

MM's advice though is the best in this thread so far (imo, of course) ;)
especially seeing that you work out but are in pain after carrying your gear up stairs. thats definately a core strength issue; if the muscles stabilizing your body around your spine arent able to stabilize, you will be in pain after lifting small amounts of weight.

anyway, I'd say just take fewer trips and work on strengthing your core (swimming is a great way to do this, as is water polo). or if you don't want to pay money, just do these handidandy exercises (compliments of Wikipedia):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdominal_exercise
 
#59
0--+LoveBass said:
OK before we go on with the "your a pussy join the gym" let me assure you firsthand that I am in near perfect physical condition. I work out plenty ( 3-5 times a week) I'm more looking for pieces of technology but I'm definatly down with getting other people to do it. I was more interested on how hard it would be to install casters ect. . .
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Dang, and here I was all ready to identify with you. I'm a pencil neck geek. But I guess I'm not that much of a geek, because when I was your age, I used to move pianos and organs for a local music store, and I moved a V4B/810 or an SVT/810 rig by myself for over 20 years, even upstairs. Just started doing it again and I'm 47.

Gee, thanks dude! You're making me feel like more of a man to know I can do more heavy lifting than a teenager in perfect physical condition who works out regularly ;)
 
#60
IMHO it is not about how heavy the eq you are using, and it may not even be about your lifting tech. I find that it is the way things are made, it can be difficult lifting a 410 cabinet because you can't get as close to it as you may need to. Bulk plays into this a 40lb bulky cabinet can be just as hard if not harder to lift as a 80lb cabinet that you can get a good grip on. I say all this to say if there is help available use it, never lift heavy equip. alone if there is someone around to help. they call you a pussy all they want, but when it's time to get some after the gig your back won't be hurting.
 

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