[TowerTalk] Climbing belts/harnesses demonstration

[Doug Rehman]

> Those reels are very nice and give the worker plenty of 
> mobility.  However, I understand they are more costly than a 
> simple sewn fall arrest lanyard, and I don't see the need for 
> one in my tower work.
> 
> 73, Keith NM5G

For examples of what is being discussed, see:
http://www.midwestunlimited.com/gallery.lasso?cat_master=1002&cat_level=1048

The reels would work well for non-climbing applications, or perhaps once
you've reached "altitude", but I would think they would be cumbersome to
climb with- especially if obeying 100% fall arrest tie off.

The obvious benefit of the reels is limited fall distance (9"-12" versus up
to 6' with a conventional fall arrest lanyard.

Doug
K4DDR