[TowerTalk] Climbing Harness

[Jeff Blaine]

I bought the same harness a couple of months back.  It's got a built-in 
chair.  Was on the tower Friday for about 12 hours and while my feet and 
body were really unhappy with the long time on the tower, I had no 
discomfort from the harness.  Definately recommended.

73/jeff/ac0c
alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
www.ac0c.com

On 17-Jul-18 10:37 PM, Thomas Hybiske wrote:
> When I was shopping for a full body harness to replace my old climbing
> belt, I learned the hard way.  I purchased a couple of harnesses that were
> marketed as a "tower harness". Indeed, that's what they were. But they had
> features on them more suitable for large TV and radio towers. They came
> with bosun chair-like seat bars and large appendages from which D rings
> were attached to. They were totally unsuitable for smaller faced amateur
> radio towers. I finally spoke with a knowledgeable rep at a large online
> tower gear retailer who understood my needs, and turned me onto the
> DBI-Sala "ExoFit Nex" Rock/Rescue harness. When you put it on, the first
> thing you notice is how comfortable it is. I've worn this harness for an
> entire day and it never lost its comfort. It has D rings in all the correct
> locations. The main side rings are close to the hips and not on stalks.
> There is a chest ring along with a rear D ring for fall arrest purposes.
> There are fall arrest free hook stowage locations on the front of the
> harness that feature tear-away keepers. If you climb small-faced towers
> like the Rohn G series, this harness is the one to get. You won't be
> disappointed. Is it quality piece of safety gear and is priced accordingly.
> Tom Hybiske, K3GM
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