brendonv
Tree Hugger
Looking for a bucket harness. Something simple and light. What do you use?
I Need a Bucket Harness
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JoshINtrees
TreeHouser
All I've ever used is a bucket belt. Never bothered with the full harness.
tophopper
The resident asshole
We just ordered 2 of these today.....
http://www.millerfallprotection.com...tion-harnesses/revolution-full-body-harnesses
Id recommend not skimping on price. Get one with quick detach buckles. Avoid those goofy feed thru buckles, they are a hassle.
http://www.millerfallprotection.com...tion-harnesses/revolution-full-body-harnesses
Id recommend not skimping on price. Get one with quick detach buckles. Avoid those goofy feed thru buckles, they are a hassle.
brendonv
Tree Hugger
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No, but it sure would be handy with all these bucket accessible jobs I've been getting. Damn! Hoping 90-120 days it'll be here, I dunno. Good thing comes with time, it's all for a reason in the end.
I ran Harlans bucket all morning, just wearing my saddle. And though "I should just get my own, since I'll need it anyways" Running his is just like twisting the dagger in my chest, the freaking thing rocks.
I ran Harlans bucket all morning, just wearing my saddle. And though "I should just get my own, since I'll need it anyways" Running his is just like twisting the dagger in my chest, the freaking thing rocks.
FJR
Treehouser
emr
Cheesehead Treehouser
I just saw Buckingham body harnesses with tether on Ebay for $30 from the Buckingham store. I bought several things from that store and have always been happy. Free shipping too.
tophopper
The resident asshole
B.... I think they are around 300 bucks. Im not sure to be honest.
MasterBlaster
Administrator Emeritus
That thing will cripple you. Are they even allowed?
wiley_p
Climbing Up
Brendon, take a look at these. They are great, http://www.wesspur.com/Saddles/fall-protection.htmlplus you can comfortably climb out of the bucket into the canopy and work.
SkwerI
Treehouser
I have one like this, came with my truck.
http://www.jharlen.com/bashli683xc.html
http://www.jharlen.com/bashli683xc.html
tophopper
The resident asshole
We have one of those.......Those feed thru buckles suck ass! The only feature I like is the dorsal attachment d is out on that long tether. Which makes it somewhat safer should you slip and fall while on the ground with it
JoshINtrees
TreeHouser
I've never been told I couldn't.
bonner1040
Nick from Ohio
We use a belt at PTS... not surprising if they are illegal the way those jokers do stuff.
MasterBlaster
Administrator Emeritus
I bet a nickle they're illegal. Just for laughs, go "hang" in it for a few minutes... see how it feels. Then, imagine being knocked out or injured...
tophopper
The resident asshole
bonner1040
Nick from Ohio
Suspension trauma sets in much faster in full body harnesses especially when suspended from that attachment between the shoulders. Also if still conscious it is vey difficult to 'recover' when hanging from the back point. Something to think about.
tophopper
The resident asshole
So hanging from a d on a body belt would be any better? I understand about suspension trauma associated with leg straps, but if I were ever to get tossed from a bucket I would rather be wearing a full body harness. And a properly fitting full body harness will give some support on the upper torso.
MasterBlaster
Administrator Emeritus
This! And just think what position you're gonna wind up in...
SkwerI
Treehouser
With a back attachment, you have pretty much zero chance of pulling yourself back up into the bucket. As a climber I would prefer something that might possibly somehow give me half a chance at self recovery if I happened to slip out of the bucket.
bonner1040
Nick from Ohio
Not at all, I mean I am not a doctor but I am guessing any full body harness is 100 times better than a body belt.
I guess I was comparing it to a saddle. I know all the stuff about fall restraint and fall arrest, and maybe it is the rock climber in me but i would take 100 falls in a saddle before one in a full body rig.
