Hi Al,
You might look through the safety section of the Northern Tool & Equipment
catalog (http://www.northerntool.com/). They have some attractive prices.
Some of their harnesses aren't real "deluxe" but they all meet the same
safety standard.
73 - JC, K0HPS
-----Original Message-----
From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of Jay Schwisow
Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2006 6:13 AM
To: Al Toothaker
Cc: Towertalk@Contesting. Com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Climbing Gear resource needed
Al,
I bought my fall protection gear from www.tessco.com. I was not able
to try them on before so basically paid attention to size and features.
The harness I received is excellent. Here are some links for you:
Basic discussion and links to their product comparison chart, lanyards,
etc.:
http://www.tessco.com/yts/industry/products/itm/fall_protection/index.html
Personal preference will dictate but here is what I have :
451682 - Pinnacle Advanced tower harness by Elk River
417261 - Twin leg shock absorbing lanyard (2" throat on hooks) with auto
twist carabiners
this can give you 100% tie off if you use it
29776 - Close in positioning assembly
I still plan on ordering another though different positioning lanyard so
that I can tie off the seat. This will add comfort when working in a
specific area for 10 minutes or more.
Total cost for the above about $600.00
73,
Jay - KT5E
Al Toothaker wrote:
> Well, K3LR's comments have finally convinced me that I need to change my
> evil ways with regard to tower climbing gear. After a recent trip up and
> down my 50' Rohn 45 with the yellow jacket following me all the way got me
> thinking I needed a little less free climbing. Then Tim pushed me over
the
> edge.
>
>
>
> So, I set off to look at the websites that some others have suggested in
the
> last week or so. What I found was a tremendous range of brands, types,
> materials, configurations, qualities and options. Harnesses, lanyards,
fall
> restraint lines, hooks, lobster claws, rebar assemblies, and on and on. 6
> D-rings? Huh? I only needed two till now. The bottom line is that I
need
> some advice that will help me to limit the choices to those that suit my
> (new) habits.
>
>
>
> Does anyone know a Northern California dealer that I can visit? SF to SJ
> preferred. How about a link to a primer on selecting the gear? I have
not
> found one yet. Or, if anyone wants to let me pick their brain, drop me an
> email and I would be happy to call. Go on, do it. You could save a life!
>
>
>
> Tnx,
>
>
>
> Al
>
> N6TA
>
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