Stephan,
Hell yeah......it's like jumping out of a burning house, you might break your legs but you'll live.....but if there's the chance you can climb down, or get down the stairs then take it......
Ladies and gentlemen, lets be clear, this is not an invitation to shoot your buddy in the butt because he stole your fish you were lining up
This is Custers last stand material for keeping your buddy alive, it does
not come with any guarantees, but if (god forbid) you found yourself in situe...(excuse the pun) I would consider it worth a shot.