Open hooks with no latching mechanism might cause your small hands to be
folded neatly over your chest with a Lilly on them. Be careful in
judging the safety/PITA ratio. Better some inconvenience than a
premature funeral. I do agree some of the safety hooks are a super PITA
even for my hands (Glove size XXL)
Patrick NJ5G
On 2/2/2015 8:34 AM, Roger (K8RI) on TT wrote:
On 2/1/2015 9:38 PM, Mike Lyon wrote:
What is everyone out there using for tower climbing lanyards? I was
eyeing
something like this:
This is close to what I prefer. What I prefer is no longer legal and
I'm not encouraging anyone to do it!. Don't modify commercial equipment!
Without the latch I'd find them acceptable as they'd open with thumb
pressure and a bit deeper to reduce the possibility of inadvertent
opening. My hands are small and latches on all of the hooks I've
used are a real PITA. These may be different. I'd certainly
purchase a set to try. (I'm not above spending money on safety
equipment to find the best for utility.) My preference is for a deep,
open Gorilla hook. Unlikely to come off accidentally, but almost
effortlessly removed. OTOH Never climb above them! On the last set I
had they were spring loaded and rotated to unlock. Those were the
ultimate PITA for small hands.
73
Roger (K8RI)
http://www.sitepro1.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=3330
Any other suggestions?
Thanks,
Mike
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