I am absolutely sick of dealing with my safety line and harness. granted im sure there is better gear out there but the rope is heavy and huge and im sick and tired of dealing with it.

has anyone used the more comfortable mountain climbing gear for harness and ropes? granted it isn't cheap but it is about 300 times lighter and the harnesses are actually comfortable and meant to hold your weight all day, not just in an emergency.

michael

Michael,

I bought an use a petzl BOD harness, while it isn't just the lightweight kind I have for rock climbing my reason for buying was to have a serious harness that had multiple attachment points depending on need and really has my safety in mind.

While I like my mammut harness for rock climbing and I have used it a bit when I first started this line of work, I prefer the petzl as no matter which way I might fall it is going to hold me. Obviously rock climbers fall daily as part of the natural way of the sport, but on the job I want to know I'm rock solid. I have several ropes and bought additional static lines for roof work where I don't want the spring and stretch of the climbing ropes.

Also bought petzl descenders last year and have a ton of ways to rig anchors now, personally while I'm still cautious every time, this has made roof work (especially the metal type) far more enjoyable.

I have a healthy fear of heights and a very serious respect for the value of life, so I don't mess around, love the petzl bod, a bit more weight and expense but my life is worth everything to me and my loved ones.

I've looked into courses as well, petzl and others offer access ropes courses for everything from wind turbine towers to closed space, and a variety in between.

I don't feel I know enough yet to be 100% safe, but I always double anchor and when I have added concern I utilize two ropes and other anchor types on the roof itself.

Might not have gotten to your question, but hope that helps.

Justin

I do !!! But I don't know what the ---- I'm doing

I have.

Sorry Mike, I didn't use mountain climbing gear when I was climbing mountains so I certainly wouldn't use it now. If you've read anything that I have written, you will have seen the consequences.

Wink, -I gotta know: are there any structures you haven't fallen from?

Yeah, I never fell off of a floor. ( And I spent a lot of time there in my drinking days )

Someone wants you to get animals out of a mountain? What if its a mountain Lion?