An extension ladder will bring you within a distance from which you can easily lasso the spire. Then by using the system already mentioned in the self-supporting stacks without ladders you will be in a position to accomplish any work you are on the spire for.
Showing Where Riggings Should Be Lashed at Top of Spire
THE FLAGSTAFF
Although the flagstaff is the most simple part of the Steeple Jack’s work, at the same time it is the most dangerous. Before climbing a wooden pole look all around it first to see if any cracks are visible. In all probability there are, as most wooden poles are cracked. If the crack runs up and down then the pole is safe, unless it is dry rot, but if the crack runs crosswise on the pole watch your step. Chances are it will hold, but again it might not. Watch your step, because no one will watch it for you. Remember, a man can only fall once.
