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Re: [TowerTalk] Tower safety harness

To: rmorris <robrk@nidhog.net>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Tower safety harness
From: Mike Reublin NF4L <nf4l@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 19 May 2014 14:25:36 -0400
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Cheaper than death benefits.....

73, Mike NF4L

On May 19, 2014, at 1:57 PM, rmorris <robrk@nidhog.net> wrote:

> My last employer had us order new harness every five years. Your tax dollar 
> at work. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 19, 2014, at 13:06, "chetmoore" <chetmoore@cox.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Champion products  carries everything you need or go directly to K7LXC.
>> 
>> 73
>> 
>> Chet N4FX
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jim
>> Hoge
>> Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 9:59 AM
>> To: towertalk
>> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Tower safety harness
>> 
>> Rick,
>> 
>> First and foremost, do NOT buy used climbing gear! Your life depends upon
>> it. View the purchase of new gear as an inexpensive life insurance policy.
>> You do not know the incident or storage and care history with used gear. The
>> few bucks you may save aren't worth the risk.
>> 
>> I would recommend a local supplier for the harness. You need to make sure it
>> properly fits you and some mail order locations won't take a return on
>> safety gear. Wear the clothes you normally wear when you do the work. A
>> harness may not fit when you are bundled up for winter if you size it while
>> wearing summer attire. The reverse is true as well. (Take measurements with
>> your clothes on for sizing if you do purchase via mail order.)
>> 
>> 
>> There are many internet suppliers for the remaining gear or you can go with
>> your local supplier. I use both. Besides querying for safety gear, you can
>> find the gear from many sling and or industrial suppliers as well.
>> 
>> 73 es be safe,
>> Jim W5QM
>> 
>> 
>> On Monday, May 19, 2014 7:36 AM, "Rick@r2tc.com" <Rick@r2tc.com> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> What are the Recommendations on where to buy tower safety harness and other
>> climbing gear?
>> 
>> Rick NJ5W
>> 
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