Re: [WISPA] Lanyard and positioning straps (last chance to save my life)

2005-08-17 Thread A. Huppenthal
My thought was : how can WISPA help improve safety for members? I climb more than I care to, frankly. Safety is the #1 objective. *nothing* is more important. Consider weather, weight, structure, attachment, ropes.. the list is long and I agree, a seminar/training is the way to go. Between jets

Re: [WISPA] Lanyard and positioning straps (last chance to save my life)

2005-08-17 Thread George
Brian :) Your only 21 years old, CONGRATS! When I read about guys like you and Kurt , who is still in high school and running a wisp, it makes me happy and proud of you guys that are starting life embracing a business and making a go at it. So keep up the hard work, someday you'll look back o

Re: [WISPA] Lanyard and positioning straps (last chance to save my life)

2005-08-17 Thread Brian Rohrbacher
Sure is nice to ask for advice and be insulted. If you know so much about how I climb, tell me what I have done wrong. Or start asking me trick questions that I'll answer wrong. Than you may insult me. Mike Healy wrote: H, sounds to me like you better find a class than can teach you c

Re: [WISPA] Lanyard and positioning straps (last chance to save my life)

2005-08-17 Thread Brian Rohrbacher
If you want to sponsor me, I'll go. I have no funds for that. Rant some more.nope.still don't have money. I did order a hard hat as well, so I guess I'm on the right track. Also, I did plan on attaching the lanyard to the tower legs because I feel they are stronger compared to the c

Re: [WISPA] Lanyard and positioning straps (last chance to save my life)

2005-08-17 Thread Mike Healy
H, sounds to me like you better find a class than can teach you common sense cause you sure ain't got any. I agree with Bob's rant. with one addition... IF (and that is a big if) the local fire dept has a ladder it is only going to go up less than 100' for one and they are not t

Re: [WISPA] Lanyard and positioning straps (last chance to save my life)

2005-08-17 Thread Bob Moldashel
Dude.. Only if its free??? That's putting alot of value on your life Staying tied off 100% of the time is great but only if you are anchored to the right stuff. For example, there is no way to safely attach a standard 6' "Y" fall arrest system to Rohn 25 or 45G. Did you know that?

Re: [WISPA] Lanyard and positioning straps (last chance to save my life)

2005-08-16 Thread Brian Rohrbacher
To be completely honest. Only if it's free. Otherwise, I'll stay tied off 100% of the time and not let anyone stand below me. From there, I'll just pick up pointers as I go along and use common sense (something no class can teach me). A. Huppenthal wrote: How about a training seminar for

Re: [WISPA] Lanyard and positioning straps (last chance to save my life)

2005-08-16 Thread A. Huppenthal
How about a training seminar for climbing - OSHA safe. Brian Rohrbacher wrote: Actually, I already own it. Bill Curd sold me his extra one 2 weeks ago. George wrote: Hey order the one with the aluminum bar seat in it. It's only like 20 dollars more, and it's a lot more comfortable to be o

Re: [WISPA] Lanyard and positioning straps (last chance to save my life)

2005-08-16 Thread Brian Rohrbacher
Actually, I already own it. Bill Curd sold me his extra one 2 weeks ago. George wrote: Hey order the one with the aluminum bar seat in it. It's only like 20 dollars more, and it's a lot more comfortable to be on a tower in. http://www.midwestunlimited.com/store_detail.lasso?-Token.id=10193

Re: [WISPA] Lanyard and positioning straps (last chance to save my life)

2005-08-16 Thread George
Hey order the one with the aluminum bar seat in it. It's only like 20 dollars more, and it's a lot more comfortable to be on a tower in. http://www.midwestunlimited.com/store_detail.lasso?-Token.id=10193 I just got one for my guy and hey says it's way more comfortable than the other one and

Re: [WISPA] Lanyard and positioning straps (last chance to save my life)

2005-08-16 Thread Bob Moldashel
Brian Rohrbacher wrote: last chance. I am ordering. Well, it's been 3 yearsbut it's time for a harness. Up until now I only climbed grain legs. I am going to go up a 90ft Rohn 25g style tower. It there anything else I need. Yeah...How about some training??? Can I get some links

Re: [WISPA] Lanyard and positioning straps (last chance to save my life)

2005-08-16 Thread Brian Rohrbacher
last chance. I am ordering. Well, it's been 3 yearsbut it's time for a harness. Up until now I only climbed grain legs. I am going to go up a 90ft Rohn 25g style tower. It there anything else I need. Can I get some links to the rope and pulleys ya'll use? http://www.midwestunlimit