z-REX Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 i have a dilemma. i'm moving next week and i can't figure out the easiest way to get my couch out of my apartment. and, no, the door is not an option... when i bought it i had to bring it in off the top of the delivery truck thruogh my balcony doors. sounds simple.... do it again.... but wait, no box truck!! so.... anyone have any advice on how to get a leather couch to the ground off a 2nd floor balcony? oh yeah.... i would like the couch to survive the trip down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 disassemble! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay1970Z Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 Sell it and let somebody else worry about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 wrap it in a large tarp with eyeits in it. weave some heavy duty rope in all the eyelits and duct tape the tarp closed (like a big couch burrito. have some friends help you slowly lift the couch over the railing and then lower it down using the ends of the rope that was threaded in the eyelits. you can lower it down level with both ends suspended, or lower it down length wise so you can set one end on the ground then have somebody one the ground guide it safely to the ground. unwrap it, take a seat, and have a drink! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeizm Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 like a big couch burrito. HAHAH i want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zguy95135 Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 why not cut it in half? the couch burrito idea might work, and if it doesnt, post some pics of the aftermath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majik16106 Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 borrow the tool the smolinski's used.. if i remember correctly, it did wonders with their couch.... (waiting to see if anyone gets the reference) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaparral2f Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 http://www.erickson-aircrane.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKDGabe Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 I like the "couch burrito" idea. I wouldn't use a tarp though. Just take two straps/ratchets and tie a couple of ropes to those and lower it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 I find it funny that you posted this question for "ALL YOU TECH GENIUSES" in the NON TECH FORUM. No wonder you can't get the couch out of your APT! You laughed right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majik16106 Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 http://www.erickson-aircrane.com[/url'] classic.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-REX Posted February 6, 2004 Author Share Posted February 6, 2004 of course i laughed....but, well, i couldn't quite put it in the non-l6 board could i? tim, the disassemble thing, you have to stop watching "short circuit", jonny 5! and i would sell it, or just leave it, if not for the fact that i actually LIKE the thing! it's black leather and all kinds of comfy. alright, who's gonna be the first to call me a pimp? i think the couch burrito or some version of it might be the way to go. that's what i was thinking about before i posted... i just wondered what kind of suggestions i might get from this little merry band of wisea$$es. i hope it works... if not stay tuned for low-resolution pics of my shattered furniture! any further thoughts? keep them coming..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 Have a party for all the neighborhood kids (charge a $1 cover charge ) and rent one of those jumping castles. When the kids are done, position the castle under the balcony and 'bombs away'!!! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-REX Posted February 6, 2004 Author Share Posted February 6, 2004 good one tim... kinda makes me wonder what it'd take to get the local fire squad to come out with their rescue trampoline? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 or place dumpster under the balcony..............according to the movies i've watched in the past it should be okay.................or go with tim's idea its a lil cleaner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-REX Posted February 6, 2004 Author Share Posted February 6, 2004 hmmm.... anybody have enough fiberglass to make a 30-foot slide? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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