You might want to check the Petzel website as well:
http://en.petzl.com/petzl/ProAccueil
Just put the mouse over the Products tab to get a pull-down menu with links
to harnesses, lanyards, fall arrest, various rigging products, etc.
I have the Navaho Complete Fast and have been very happy with it. YMMV.
Don't forget to get a good fall arrest lanyard and a decent helmet. I use a
Petzl rescue helmet. Seeme like I'm always bumping my head against something
hard on the tower and would have a head full of knots if I didn't wear a
helmet. Of course, it would come in very handy should something fall from
above onto your head!
73, Dick WC1M
> -----Original Message-----
> From: JC Smith [mailto:jc-smith@comcast.net]
> Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2006 11:36 AM
> To: jay@kt5e.us; 'Al Toothaker'
> Cc: 'Towertalk@Contesting. Com'
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Climbing Gear resource needed
>
> 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_protectio
> n/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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