Sure doesn't hurt. Thanks for the info! On Apr 27, 2011 9:11 PM, "Bob Moldashel" <lakel...@gbcx.net> wrote: > Its not the only thing. The issue is there is a TON of Chinese rope on > the market with all kinds of claims. A good portion of it is crap. > > It also depends on what the application is. If you are using it in a > rope grab type situation where you are climbing or descending on a > static line then there are lengths of 5/8" polyester rope that is used > when properly terminated to a secure anchor point capable of > withstanding the shock of the climbers butt falling the preset distance > before the rope grab locks in. > > If you are descending then you should be using (at a minimum) 7/16" > Kernmantle static rope or something similar WITH a rope grab line (as > above) or an SRL (Self Retracting Lifeline. This is a self contained > unit that has aircraft type wire cable the will lock up when it detects > a free fall condition). > > BUT... There are a ton of other issues. Type of harness used. Type and > length of fall arrest tether on the dorsal D ring. Type of training. > etc., etc. > > I don't know the exact definition of a lifeline to be able to give it > here. Its probably something like " A line made of rope or wire cable > with sufficient load rating to support the free fall distance of a 300 > lb person a distance of 6 feet without causing death or significant injury". > > Hope that helps.... > > -B- > > > > > On 4/27/2011 8:49 PM, Josh Luthman wrote: >> >> So NFPA sticker is the only thing? 100% of them are good? >> >> On Apr 27, 2011 8:42 PM, "Bob Moldashel" <lakel...@gbcx.net >> <mailto:lakel...@gbcx.net>> wrote: >> > Personally... I use rope that is NFPA rated for lifelines and >> > controlled descent. Can't beat the stringent requirements of the NFPA. >> > >> > There are other ropes for safety such as rope grab lines when >> descending >> > or using window washing rigs, etc. But in-house we only use NFPA rated >> > lines. They are more expensive but I never sell safety short especially >> > for a few hundred dollars. >> > >> > -B- >> > >> > >> > >> > On 4/27/2011 8:36 PM, Josh Luthman wrote: >> >> >> >> What constitutes lifeline worthy? >> >> >> >> On Apr 27, 2011 8:24 PM, "Bob Moldashel" <lakel...@gbcx.net >> <mailto:lakel...@gbcx.net> >> >> <mailto:lakel...@gbcx.net <mailto:lakel...@gbcx.net>>> wrote: >> >> > NO >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > On 4/27/2011 4:45 PM, can...@believewireless.net >> <mailto:can...@believewireless.net> >> >> <mailto:can...@believewireless.net >> <mailto:can...@believewireless.net>> wrote: >> >> >> Can the 1/2" Arborist Rope be used as a lifeline? >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> >> WISPA Wants You! Join today! >> >> >> http://signup.wispa.org/ >> >> >> >> >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> >> >> >> >> WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org >> <mailto:wireless@wispa.org> <mailto:wireless@wispa.org >> <mailto:wireless@wispa.org>> >> >> >> >> >> >> Subscribe/Unsubscribe: >> >> >> http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless >> >> >> >> >> >> Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> WISPA Wants You! Join today! >> >> http://signup.wispa.org/ >> >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> >> >> WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org <mailto:wireless@wispa.org> >> >> >> >> Subscribe/Unsubscribe: >> >> http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless >> >> >> >> Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ >> > >> >> >> >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> WISPA Wants You! Join today! >> http://signup.wispa.org/ >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org >> >> Subscribe/Unsubscribe: >> http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless >> >> Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ >
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