I am in need of a replacement positioning belt (the belt that goes around the tower that you lean back on so that you can work hands-free). Any suggestions as to a good source (best product, price, a
On Sat, 19 Jul 2003 06:52:09 -0400, "Cliff Bond" <WA4MWM@triad.rr.com> wrote: _________________________________________________________ Whatever you end up with, always have a backup in addition. I u
Cliff: The positioning belt I have is from the Buckingham arborist catalog. It's several layers of rubber-impregnated nylon with safety snap hooks at either end and a friction buckle in the middle. Y
I prefer the "flat" versus round ones.... You can wrap the flat one several times around a round member and it holds well... example if you are on the top plate of the tower and the belt is around th
Bill, You are most likely aware of this, but: I sure hope you're using an appropriate knot for your loop! A non-tighting knot (like a Bowline) is what you need. The bad news is that a tighting type o
Hello Cliff: You might try Champion Radio (run by K7LXC). I think he stocks lots of safety equipment. I have purchased several things from Steve and I am very satisfied. 73! Tim K3LR
BillA also would not use a carabineer to secure myself to the tower. The wrong move and a carabineer can be opened and released. I think you would be better off with a locking snap shackle available
_________________________________________________________ I think it's possible to go too far with these kinds of concerns. The carabiner I use is a big one - about 4" long with a heavy spring and it