Hi Wilson The guy on this list are full of opinions sometimes opposing. But
I'll venture they all agree On this issue 100% NEVER using and open hook on a
work tool bucket let alone attaching you to the tower or on the end of your
lanyard. There are gate only and safety lock gate Gorilla hooks. I only use
duel.. same goes for carabineers. I only use locking carabineers. Wayne W3EA
> From: infomet@embarqmail.com
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2011 23:57:06 -0400
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Harness, Gorilla Hooks
>
> I just bought a Klein harness, which has an eye in the back, behind the
> shoulders. This looks like a very bad idea to me, since a fall will surely
> drive ones face into the tower. With a little bad luck, it will hook ones
> chin on a brach and break ones neck.
> What am I missing here??
>
> Steve's harness has no chest hook, so if using a runner one will wind up
> hanging more or less horizontal, with severe stress on the spine when
> fetching up on the lanyard.
> What am I missing here?
>
> Re hooks: I saw some guys climbing a while back with large OPEN hooks,
> which were great for easy moving while climbing. They were like giant fish
> hooks, maybe four inches across the opening...no snap gates to deal with.
> What are they called? I didn't see them at any of the dealers.
>
> Obviously I haven't started climbiing yet, but hope to soon.
>
> 73,
> Wilson
> W4BOH
>
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