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Sears Tower to open glass bottom box at 1300 feet

by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) on May 4th 2009 at 2:00PM

In July, the Sears Tower Skydeck will open "the ledge", its newest attraction.

The "ledge" is a glass box extending 4.3 feet out over the edge of the 103rd floor, offering an unobstructed view of the city. Up to 5 guests at a time will be able to stand on the inch and a half thick glass.

I have a lot of faith in structural engineers, but I'm just not sure I'd feel entirely comfortable stepping out on this thing? Would you?

Gallery: Rooms with a "view"

Would you step out on "the ledge"?
Yes	5419 (37.8%)
No	6696 (46.7%)
I don't like heights at all - I won't even go up the tower	2221 (15.5%)

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Reader Comments (Page 4 of 4)

jay May 4th 2009 7:16PM

OK........after looking at this I need to change my underwear now!

rob May 4th 2009 7:39PM

what happens when it rains, does it turn into a big fish tank?

Mae May 4th 2009 9:07PM

The Grand Canyon has a wonderful Glass floor that juts out to walk out on and see the botton of the canyon. You should go!!!

martina May 4th 2009 8:04PM

Sounds awesome, id love to step out on that and see the view, I know it must
be totally mind blowing. Im not scared of heights but I can imagine it would be most freaky to people who are.

Mae May 4th 2009 9:15PM

http://www.alllasvegastours.com/Grand-Canyon-Tours/Grand-Canyon-Skywalk-Tours/sbc-2839?pref=02&gclid=COCD2MT_o5oCFRxNagodVjG-9g&aid=ltg1034

The link above is to the Grand Canyon "sky walk" I would love tosee it.

TAMMY May 4th 2009 11:49PM

CAN INCH AND A HALF GLASS HOLD 5 PEOPLE WITH ROCKS IN THEIR HEADS?

Glazier May 5th 2009 8:34AM

I install glass for a living it is totally safe. I have stood on 1/2 inch glass and felt comfortabale. The glass is tempered laminent which means it is two pieces of hardened safety glass. It won't crack its impossible. The reason they don't want more than five people is so the glass doesn't bow and people respect the fact that it is in fact glass.

Zach May 5th 2009 10:05PM

That looks awesome!

daedalus34r May 6th 2009 12:03PM

ya'll are crazy, of course it will be safe. As an engineer , i know that the floor will be designed for a higher loading , say 10+ people. However, to include a factor of safety, only 5 will be let on at any time. So don't worry about overweight people trying to get a look.

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