Late reaction but wow that's very nice. I'm an elevator mechanic for 3 years now after elevators just being my hobby 😂 I like lift surfing videos. Well filmed.
that elevator shaft ceiling from the lowest floor absolutely creeps me out, just look how damn high it is, its like having phobia of looking at the sky but this high elevator shaft ceiling instead
It must feel like a free fall when that lift is going down, that’s for sure. And going up, it probably feels like riding a rocket into space, but a bit slower.
Happy to do it, would feel guilty not filming them as you just dont get this good build quality and great feeling nowdays, everything new has gone boring
This makes me feel sick haha I find elevators really scary to think about... my great granddad died in an elevator shaft because he stepped out and when the lift wasn’t there and fell to his death. but hey really cool video!
@@UrbexLifts the story is that the lift just wasn’t there when he expected it to be, so he stepped out and fell down from a significant height... not really the lift’s fault but seems like a lonely place to die at the bottom of a lift shaft
Lift landing doors should always be locked when the lift car is not present. The lift should not be able to move any open doors. Landing doors are not automatic, the lift cab door operator unlocks and operates them. Why was the door open?
Props for testing inspection controls when getting on. Why do you go down first? Isn't it better to go up first, as it doesn't bring you out of reach of the rollers in case something didn't function as expected. Also they are Otis mod lifts with REM, doesn't putting it on inspection alert security? Also once I put an Otis mod lift with REM into inspection, tested inspection and got off (putting it back to normal), then the indicator went to [ - - ], I waited around and it didn't go to the bottom of the shaft to go find position again, it just disabled its self, and alerted Security. How come that didn't happen to you?
He's controlling the lights. I also do it when I surf, if someone leaving notices the lights are on, they might look up and see you, or tell security if the lights weren't on prior
how do you get on and off without it moving if you're not in inspection mode? I guess you use the controls in the motor room to put it in inspection, then jump on, then use the car-top controls to put it back into normal mode?
@@lordred7462 that's only necessary for shitty Gen 2s or shitty Otis mods... Once I surfed an Otis mod in John Lewis... Got off, and after I took it off inspection, it disabled its self and alerted Security. Logic needed to be restarted, but it was bottom drive, and there was a camera there. Foolishly I waited around, and got seen by security leaving the staircase
Does this happen to be dangerous at all? I'm planning on signing up my five year old twins for the Metro County Elevator Surfing Club, teach them about responsibilities and so on.
this is illegal. Elevator in this video is running in automatic mode and author rides on cabin. Person could be crashed to the ceiling when cabin goes to top floor (but that depends on elevator shaft construction). This is also very hazardous enviroment (risk od death by being crashed to everything). If you dosn't work for some elevator company or don't have knowledge how elevator works, and what safety precausions are you better not go there. Elevator shaft is out of bounds to general public for reason.
The only factor to be terrified of is how companies cut back on prices. Lifts are completely safe when well designed, well built and regularly maintained
@@UrbexLifts i know. In the building i worked at before we had a small lift with a big window (it was built at the side of the building) so you could see outside, i was fine. It's just the small confined space that a fully enclosed lift is that is giving me the heebee jeebees haha.
@@UrbexLifts I dont know why was this video in my reccomendations but I had to watch haha… anyway in my country 90% lifts are not maintained at all. Most of them have missing door glasses, they dont even level to selected floor and they sometimes go up or down with door open🤣 In my city in one building there is a sign: “Motor has issues, avoid riding this elevator” and people are using it🤣 This is mostly in old buildings with those old creepy lifts with manual doors
He has lot of knowledge about lifts and knows how to do it safely. He does not want to disclose lift shaft access information to prevent untrained people getting injured or killed
@@tobortwo3697 countsmyth has good reason to start a conversation in 3rd person as the creator's identity is not disclosed in the video or video description.
@@ssmuggler1wizerd881 Your comment will be deleted for sharing shaft access information. It is not because of the legal point of view I don't share access information but because a person without proper knowledge could get into one and kill themselves (and bring attention via the news, causing even more people to try it and ruin it for everyone). Someone smart enough for safe lift surfing knows how to get access even without keys. Please note that I am not against sharing knowledge but when doing so you have to make sure everything goes through and not just the interesting parts. Lift surfing requires a very complex knowledge and understanding of how lifts work. Even if this knowledge was available someone interested in trying it just once will not read, learn and suddenly get experienced with all of that
Lighting in elevator shafts is commonly intended for the first installation and service purposes. Try to think about working in a dark elevator shaft with just one handheld illuminator. Must be quite difficult.
I presume you are from the USA as you call it an "elevator", where i am (in the UK) trespass isn't illegal, its a civil offence (which is nothing tbh). Not sure if its the same in france but I like the way they do it in the UK as I see nothing wrong with trespass. Of course, if they do anything fround upon e.g. force entry or damage things then they can be prosecuted for those things seperately.
Luckily this is is not the case on this channel. I hope there is no one taking unnecessarily high risks by surfing lifts for becoming cool. Lift surfing is for the feeling, filming is for preservation, being cool is for egoists and surfing without knowledge is for suicides
This is incredibly irresponsible. Actual elevator technicians don't ride the tops of elevators on automatic because of the danger that is involved with doing so. You should not share or encourage this behavior.
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I think this popped on my recommendation because of Vagrant Holiday
Thanks for looking ;)
@@UrbexLifts thanks for sharing :)
Actually same...i didnt know what elevator surfing was and had to look it up
heheha love that guy
@@alithiummusicarchive7869 me too had to look it up lol looked cool on his video
Late reaction but wow that's very nice. I'm an elevator mechanic for 3 years now after elevators just being my hobby 😂 I like lift surfing videos. Well filmed.
i love the wind blowing sound at the start great video!
Oh yes I also do like those creepy sounds
that elevator shaft ceiling from the lowest floor absolutely creeps me out, just look how damn high it is, its like having phobia of looking at the sky but this high elevator shaft ceiling instead
It must feel like a free fall when that lift is going down, that’s for sure. And going up, it probably feels like riding a rocket into space, but a bit slower.
Hmm not quite, surfed much faster since :)
love this, thanks for sharing man
Happy to do it, would feel guilty not filming them as you just dont get this good build quality and great feeling nowdays, everything new has gone boring
Interesting how the outer doors have holes to reduce weight. That should be used more often.
Modern doors are not nearly this heavy, usually they are one sheet of metal with a beeam across them. That is why they are so flimsy
Like Gen2 doors
This makes me feel sick haha I find elevators really scary to think about... my great granddad died in an elevator shaft because he stepped out and when the lift wasn’t there and fell to his death. but hey really cool video!
What was the cause of the accident?
@@UrbexLifts the story is that the lift just wasn’t there when he expected it to be, so he stepped out and fell down from a significant height... not really the lift’s fault but seems like a lonely place to die at the bottom of a lift shaft
Lift landing doors should always be locked when the lift car is not present. The lift should not be able to move any open doors. Landing doors are not automatic, the lift cab door operator unlocks and operates them. Why was the door open?
@@UrbexLifts i have no idea man... it was like the 1920s or whatever so probably not the same safety precautions....
@@LaLaBlahBlahhpeople back then controlled elevators they weren't automatic but rip
I like the style of the lift doors like a ladder haha
Thats also one of the first things I thought when I saw these doors
Props for testing inspection controls when getting on. Why do you go down first? Isn't it better to go up first, as it doesn't bring you out of reach of the rollers in case something didn't function as expected. Also they are Otis mod lifts with REM, doesn't putting it on inspection alert security? Also once I put an Otis mod lift with REM into inspection, tested inspection and got off (putting it back to normal), then the indicator went to [ - - ], I waited around and it didn't go to the bottom of the shaft to go find position again, it just disabled its self, and alerted Security. How come that didn't happen to you?
Why do the lights go out when the doors open?
Was wondering the same thing. Maybe to not illuminate in the gaps that passengers could see and be possibly freaked out (I know I would lol).
He's controlling the lights. I also do it when I surf, if someone leaving notices the lights are on, they might look up and see you, or tell security if the lights weren't on prior
how do you get on and off without it moving if you're not in inspection mode? I guess you use the controls in the motor room to put it in inspection, then jump on, then use the car-top controls to put it back into normal mode?
Safety chain breaks when a door is open
he probably have buddy that reset lift from outside when he hops on cabin in order to restore all safety circles.
@@lordred7462 that's only necessary for shitty Gen 2s or shitty Otis mods... Once I surfed an Otis mod in John Lewis... Got off, and after I took it off inspection, it disabled its self and alerted Security. Logic needed to be restarted, but it was bottom drive, and there was a camera there. Foolishly I waited around, and got seen by security leaving the staircase
Does this happen to be dangerous at all? I'm planning on signing up my five year old twins for the Metro County Elevator Surfing Club, teach them about responsibilities and so on.
I think you should learn your responsibilities first
this is illegal. Elevator in this video is running in automatic mode and author rides on cabin. Person could be crashed to the ceiling when cabin goes to top floor (but that depends on elevator shaft construction). This is also very hazardous enviroment (risk od death by being crashed to everything).
If you dosn't work for some elevator company or don't have knowledge how elevator works, and what safety precausions are you better not go there. Elevator shaft is out of bounds to general public for reason.
@@lordred7462 it's not out of bounds, uses the same key as the average electricity and gas meter...
This is nuts lol
May I know shaft Sizes for these ?
Road to 1000 subs nice content
Thanks!
Why some elevators has sheave on top of the car, while some does not
Damn that thing is fast af
Are the first lifts ecodiscs with motor room? I heard the clunk.
Yes, they are. I have surfed several lifts that have been modernised with ecodisc
I'm terrified enough of lifts as it's, so this is not on my to do list. Looks scary af xD
The only factor to be terrified of is how companies cut back on prices. Lifts are completely safe when well designed, well built and regularly maintained
@@UrbexLifts i know.
In the building i worked at before we had a small lift with a big window (it was built at the side of the building) so you could see outside, i was fine.
It's just the small confined space that a fully enclosed lift is that is giving me the heebee jeebees haha.
My biggest fears are elevators and as soon i saw the inside of it i had to stop the video. 😭
@@UrbexLifts I dont know why was this video in my reccomendations but I had to watch haha… anyway in my country 90% lifts are not maintained at all. Most of them have missing door glasses, they dont even level to selected floor and they sometimes go up or down with door open🤣 In my city in one building there is a sign: “Motor has issues, avoid riding this elevator” and people are using it🤣
This is mostly in old buildings with those old creepy lifts with manual doors
whst an amazing discovery , love this bro
That looks like fun
It doesn't just look like ;)
0:36 sharp!
How does he get in or out of the lift?
He has lot of knowledge about lifts and knows how to do it safely. He does not want to disclose lift shaft access information to prevent untrained people getting injured or killed
@@UrbexLifts he also refers to himself in the 3rd person :)
@@tobortwo3697 countsmyth has good reason to start a conversation in 3rd person as the creator's identity is not disclosed in the video or video description.
@@UrbexLifts ahh makes sense
@@ssmuggler1wizerd881 Your comment will be deleted for sharing shaft access information. It is not because of the legal point of view I don't share access information but because a person without proper knowledge could get into one and kill themselves (and bring attention via the news, causing even more people to try it and ruin it for everyone). Someone smart enough for safe lift surfing knows how to get access even without keys. Please note that I am not against sharing knowledge but when doing so you have to make sure everything goes through and not just the interesting parts. Lift surfing requires a very complex knowledge and understanding of how lifts work. Even if this knowledge was available someone interested in trying it just once will not read, learn and suddenly get experienced with all of that
It feels like riding the Atlanta speed train at the airport.
MEGA NICE! 😀
Thanks ;)
This is something I want to do before I die when I’m old
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This video sure does have its ups and downs.
Notice the asbestos warning stickers on door
#ascenseur #surfing #paris nice video
Thanks!
I’m researching for a book :)
Is it possible to get crushed at the top of a shaft?
Yes, especially with how cheap and space saving modern architecture is
congrats on the contest on the shiey discord, great video as well
Thanks a lot!
There are so many buttons
Why do lift sharfts have lights
Lighting in elevator shafts is commonly intended for the first installation and service purposes. Try to think about working in a dark elevator shaft with just one handheld illuminator. Must be quite difficult.
So it makes the video nicer :D
But why are they on when there not being worked on seems like a waste a electric to me.
@@BL4K_B4BIES I turned it on (but a cartop light was left on, the last engineer forgot to turn it off)
@@UrbexLifts how did you turn it on? buttons on the top of the car? And why do they turn off whenever the doors open?
How did you? Howwwww 1:47
Nice
Thanks!
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Dad worked on elevator maintenance for most of his life and that's a lot of what he did, just legally I guess
I presume you are from the USA as you call it an "elevator", where i am (in the UK) trespass isn't illegal, its a civil offence (which is nothing tbh). Not sure if its the same in france but I like the way they do it in the UK as I see nothing wrong with trespass. Of course, if they do anything fround upon e.g. force entry or damage things then they can be prosecuted for those things seperately.
Lift Shafts are my biggest fear!
Depends on what u are using it for :D
Elevator surfing should be a prerequisite for elementary school children in order to be promoted to the next grade.
4m/s!
Nothing like mission impossible 🤣
свет не обязательно вырубать когда люди заходят)
I had people looking down shafts when they noticed the lights and that would turn bad if it was security
@@UrbexLifts I often turn on the light from the pit, and it cannot be turned off from the roof)
I was lucky this time, its rare to have shaft light controls accessible from cartop
@@UrbexLifts that's for sure)
No amusement park ride can equal .....
Facts ;)
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DBS
F i r s t
A R r i V a ( d b c o m p a n y )
I'm a perfectly princess!
Remember kids, filming a video while elevator surfing makes you cool.
Luckily this is is not the case on this channel. I hope there is no one taking unnecessarily high risks by surfing lifts for becoming cool. Lift surfing is for the feeling, filming is for preservation, being cool is for egoists and surfing without knowledge is for suicides
This is incredibly irresponsible. Actual elevator technicians don't ride the tops of elevators on automatic because of the danger that is involved with doing so. You should not share or encourage this behavior.
You ever seen those weird humanoid beings calibrating the positioning on top of freshly installed lifts? Odd phenomenon isnt it?
The Karen of lift surfing everybody!
@@UrbexLiftsis this your job? Are you a lift engineer?
@@MarksWorldOfAdventure no but sometimes you get the chance observe them in their natural environment