[Towertalk] harness question
Steve Litwins
Steve Litwins" <litwins@badsector.com
Wed, 10 Apr 2002 13:38:21 -0500
I am learning abt climbing harnesses. I have always used my old pole/tree
equipment from Klein, but now see that to be completely safe I need a full
body harness. Now...having said that, I need some help with the function of
full harness parts. I am considering buying an integrated full body harness
that included the belt (tool/body) and a wide web to sit on for extended
periods up the tower. The question is about the function of the front
D-ring at the chest. I understand all the other D-ring uses but do not know
what the chest D-ring is used for. We are talking 6 D-rings on a full body
harnesses here. One in the back = fall-arrest. Two on the belt =
positioning. Two on the seat strap = to hang the seat. Is the one on the
chest just an extra measure of safety? 73/dx
steve, k8wk
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