it has to be 45 mph for the cranes to shut down. we have tower cranes so i believe it is higher. conventional cranes here shut down ar 30 to 35. i also jump tower cranes. we were doing one with questionable gusts. it came down to lets go for it. it remember going up the climber. as we were going up i noticed the crane tech, myself and the other ironworker were looking over the edge. we were all finding suitible spots to jump if the tower went down. very exciting when your with fellow ironworkers. but dont let the wife know.
I'm terribly sorry I missed congratulating you on your new baby!!
Nathan and I are so very happy for you guys!