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Re: [TowerTalk] Full body harness

To: "David Calder" <towertalk@n4zkf.com>, "'Paul Christensen'" <w9ac@arrl.net>, <towertalk@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Full body harness
From: "Joe - K8FC" <k8fc@k8fc.com>
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 18:20:16 -0600
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Folks, this list has been great and thanks for all the suggestions.  I have 
looked at virtually every site and decided on Champion Products for the 
harness and lanyards.

Thanks and be safe.

Joe K8FC
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Calder" <towertalk@n4zkf.com>
To: "'Paul Christensen'" <w9ac@arrl.net>; <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 12:15 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Full body harness


>
> Miller makes a light one that works fine for running up the tower and 
> doing
> some work.
> DBI/SALA also make a nice one.
>
> For hanging in the air for hours I prefer a  DBI/SALA Exofit. They are 
> more
> money but
> easier on the butt and legs after hanging for some time. It weighs more 
> also
> but has a
> removable butt sling.
>
> Dave
> n4zkf
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Paul Christensen
> Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 12:56 PM
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Full body harness
>
>>  The conversation  on this reflector has pointed me in the proper safe
>> direction and now I am  looking for personal experiences with the full
>> body harness and fall  arrest.
>
> Probably the most important item at the time of order is an intangible 
> that
> cannot be purchased on-line: Proper training and use of the harness.  I am
> amazed at the number of folks who will purchase a full-body harness, not
> knowing the first safety-related issue before they ascend a tower.
>
> I routinely draft contracts on behalf of my commercial clients with the
> stipulation that unless a contracted worker has been put through 
> recognized
> tower training and rescue course (e.g., Comtrain), they are unauthorized 
> to
> touch a tower and its components.   You cannot completely buy your way 
> into
> safety.
>
> Paul, W9AC
>
>
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