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What Suction Cups Were Used To Climb Trump Tower?

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There is a video here.

Man climbing

Basically I won't say I'm planning to do the same thing but would like to find out more behind how he did it. Someone told me the suction cups were intended for construction and not climbing but I'm not really sure.

The following which looks similar requires an air compressor. If it requires a small air compressor how did Steve do it?

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It looks like they were four NV11 Fairs Air Powered Suction Cups as pointed out by this article.

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The climber was using a Powr-Grip Suction Cup Lifters.

Powr-Grip Suction Cup Lifters

The full list of equipment can be found here.

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It appears to be four of the NV11 Fairs Air Powered Suction Cup as already stated by Charlie Brumbaugh in his answer.

There are a lot of sources which claim that they were the used equipment. However, there is no real statement from the climber/police (!):

The man appeared to be relying on a series of NV11 Fairs Air Powered Suction Cups, which retail at $280.22 each. The product is marketed as able to lift up to 150 lbs, being ideally suited to picking up glass or stone surfaces.

From CNN

NV11 Fairs Air Powered Suction Cup

NV11 Fairs Air Powered Suction Cup

Semi-porous loads can be handled safely with this innovative air powered suction cup.

Ideal for textured glass or slightly porous stone surfaces, this unique Air Powered NV11 Fairs suction cup is designed for use with a compressed air supply to ensure optimum safety and provide peace of mind during lifting. The high-flow pad attaches quickly during operation without the need for pumping and has an extra tough all-metal handle. This specialist heavy duty suction cup is highly suited to lifted and setting of semi-porous paving and stone flooring tiles.

Key features:

  • Lifts 68kg
  • 250mm (10 inches) diameter lipped pad with closed cell foam ring
  • Supplied with protective carrying case
  • Vacuum is applied and released with quick action pump handle
  • Red line indicator warns of any vacuum loss
  • Supplied with 12 month warranty
  • Packaging Dimensions & Weight: 320x260x120mm
  • Weight 2.5kg (box)
  • Apply suction cup to dry, clean surface

  • Requires small air compressor (not sold by GGR Group)

  • Hand cup requires 2 SCFM [57 litres/minute] @ 75 psi [517 kPa]
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