> I know this has been tackle before, but can I please have
> your thoughts on which is the best position for the fall
> arrest lanyard, front or back. I use the back, but ran across
> this picture today
> http://en.petzl.com/petzl/ProConseils?Conseil=50&Activite=19
>
> Neil Mayo
> KC5AMX
That's the first time I've ever seen the fall arrest lanyard connected to
the front. I would think the likelihood of back/spinal trauma would be far
greater with a frontal connection. It seems like you'd get a pretty good
snap backwards when the fall arrest lanyard caught you.
Doug
K4DDR (who has his dual FA lanyard connected to the back and a gorilla hook
on the front)
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