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Re: [TowerTalk] Climbing Gear resource needed

To: Al Toothaker <N6TA@arrl.net>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Climbing Gear resource needed
From: Jay Schwisow <jay@kt5e.us>
Reply-to: jay@kt5e.us
Date: Sun, 03 Sep 2006 07:13:25 -0600
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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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