Neck tether hazard
- Thread starter Huskyman
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- Retired in Minneapolis
Why are climbers using a neck tether when the attachment point is above their tummy?!?! It stops working when the multi ended is that high
And...why use a non stretch neck tether? I never found that they functioned very well
And...why use a non stretch neck tether? I never found that they functioned very well
moss
Been here much more than a while
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- Carlisle, Massachusetts, U.S.
It's a matter of degree, a bungee or static cord over one shoulder works well but could theoretically choke your blood supply on one side. I guess one side is better than a full choke.
-AJ
-AJ
Nice video. I would like to expand on Toms comment of system placement. I see far too many climbers running really inefficient SRWP ascent setups. Though a high set, bungee setup will work for most general lateral movements, they suck at pure ascent.
Try this, with your climbing system all prepped and ready to go, get on the rope and stand on your foot ascender. Now let go of the rope. If you fall quickly away from the rope when this happens, your setup is not doing as much as it could. A good ascent system will give at least some support to your upper body in keeping you upright.
I use a Petzl Torse chest harness with a brass snap. The buckle on the Torse allows for fast length changes. In these two pictures you can see my system, on the ground with the harness set long and in the air, with the harness shortened up enough that this is how I hang standing on my foot ascender with no hands on the rope.
Magnum783
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- Cheyenne WY
Is that lanyard at all similar to what they now call the petzl secur http://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?category_id=131&item=1107
I have one and it drove me nuts the way it rubbed on my neck.
I have one and it drove me nuts the way it rubbed on my neck.
Nope, not the same. This is the Petzl Voltige. More info Here:
http://www.petzl.com/en/Sport/Harnesses/VOLTIGE?l=US#.VpAMaR7MDMI
Works great for SRT.
TimBr
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- Northern Virginia
treegongfu
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That looks like a very slick system DSMc.
It looks like it would have to be reconfigured to work with the bdb, so as to avoid exherting pressure on the lower friction point.
I wonder.
It looks like it would have to be reconfigured to work with the bdb, so as to avoid exherting pressure on the lower friction point.
I wonder.
Magnum783
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- Cheyenne WY
What is the difference I can't see any. I agree I may have had my secur set at little askew might have to give it a go one day soon. I just really like the simplicity of the HUT.
Honestly I'm not sure as I have not used the Secur. I suspect that aside from the narrower and stiffer webbing that the buckle is different. Maybe you could take a close look at the picture and let us know. The Torse buckle adjusts tighter with just a pull on the tail and lengthens by lifting up on the tab that has the small hole. By the way that hole is where I clip the Haas carabiner.
A HUT is fine for advancing but it will not give the same support that a harness will. Anything that will allow that upright, supported position is well worth doing.
Richard Mumford-yoyoman
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- Atlanta GA
I've used everything mentioned so far here. This is one advantage of an adjustable bridge that confines lateral movement to nothing and eliminates this threat regardless of the HUT in use.
Personally I feel an adjustable bridge goes well with most SRT Rope Walker systems.
My current fav is secur/torse
Personally I feel an adjustable bridge goes well with most SRT Rope Walker systems.
My current fav is secur/torse
Treetopflyer
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- Coastal N.J
Three words...swingdude chest harness. 
Dave Rohach
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- Janesville, WI
Hi Magnum, the system that you have pictured from TS is designed to be attached to the back of your saddle, I also wear a TM and I use this setup, it works great "for me", but may not for others. I installed a Petzl bridge ring on the upper loop (on the back) of my saddle and then attached the shoulder strap to it. I haven't had any issues or situations where I found myself in a choking position, and I've got full range of motion while using it. I hope this helps you on your decision. Best of luck, and be safe!
I feel that the original Swing-Chestie is the most elegant solution for the SRWP climber. It is light enough to forget it's on your body, yet robust enough to hold your body in a comfortable position should you become incapacitated (insert your own personal likelihood...). I haven't seen much that compares to its form and function.Three words...swingdude chest harness.
Magnum783
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- Cheyenne WY
I may have misspoke I was meaning it rubbed on my neck not chocked. I have a buck master deluxe which has a loop on the back so it works ok just rubs on the side of my neck.
Richard Mumford-yoyoman
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- Atlanta GA
Richard Mumford-yoyoman
Been here a while
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- Atlanta GA
Agree, only thing it lacks is adjustability in length. Help me talk Paul into making a small add-on tether with a one handed buckle and I'm in.
Nice pictures, yoyoman. Adjustability for different situations I a real asset. As is being able to keep your climbing harness in place.
