Reddit mentions: The best fall arrest equipment

Or, you spend $300 once and you don't have to hire a lift or someone else to do a simple gutter clean-out.

I understand some people are scared or nervous of getting on their roof, but for the competent, an anchor system is a very common, well used and actually quite simple solution to keeping you safe.

I have a similar system that I installed myself when I bought my current home 2 years ago. So far I used it for 3 gutter cleanings, multiple frisbee, ball, nurf dart retrievals, a chimney cleaning, a bathroom fan vent install, tree branch trimming from a tree whose branches were getting to close to my roof and a couple roof/shingle inspections after some pretty big storms swept through. So instead of spending $4500 on lift rental or contracting out each of these jobs, I spent about $300 on a kit and some more anchors.

I also have an intimate knowledge of the condition of my roof, how it's wearing, where moss is beginning to grow (next project is zink strips, I live on the south west coast of BC)

FYI, "made in the USA" does not mean "all materials sourced from the USA." Also, while you sourced one safety harness which indicates at the bottom of the site that it is "Made in the USA," it is also many times more expensive than the common ones found on Amazon.

Also, I believe you dodged my point. Do you agree or disagree that tariffs are compatible with the formerly-conservative idea of free market capitalism?

>There are products that it is in your national interest to make domestically.

And yet, the United States did not impose tariffs on rare earth substances imported from China, which are used in all variety of electronics and military hardware.

If it's not in the national interest to minimize the cost of raw materials used in one's national security, then what is? Or do you believe the government is deliberately importing inferior materials from China?

Hi, new to climbing and looking for advise. There is a new rail to trail being built near my house and I somehow became caretaker to the trail. It has been basically 70 years of neglect and was built on a granite hill with a cliff on one side and a berm on the other. The hill is composed of fractured granite with a lot of invasive species growing between the rocks and fracturing it. I would like to be able to get the invasive species out but it is impossible on the cliff side. I plan on rappelling myself on the top side and tie the rope to the trees and be able to slowly walk down the edge and pull out or cut any vegetation.

What gear would I need? I was looking at https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B018RLPEY0/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_9?smid=A5THPGRP6FZBY&psc=1 but this seems to be only when you actually fall and not provide support or anchoring while I work or is this more what I need https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B073LSTSW3/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_10?smid=A2760MNFACRLA8&psc=1 ? I know I am supposed to get dynamic rope but its only 20 feet down max, would static rope be okay?

I would like to be able to be supported behind my back or on the side to be able to make cuts with I am going to use a one handed reciprocating saw or loppers.

The cliff is 15-20 feet tall max with it being a full 90 but above it is a dirt hill with trees greater than 12 inches diameter with a steep but with ropes manageable 60-70 degrees. You can walk around the cliff to reach the top as there is a trail up there. The closer you get to the cliff the more steep it gets.

Am I doing this wrong? Is this too dangerous? Thanks in advance.

My husband and I just DIY'd our metal roof last summer. It was labor intensive but fairly easy to do. It took us a few weeks to complete only because we replaced all of the decking at the same time (as most of it was delaminating). Total cost of materials for a snap-seam (hidden fastener) roof and new decking was approximately $6,000.... Our previous roof had been totalled in a hail storm so including the insurance payout, our actual out of pocket cost was like $100. So far we love it.

Two things I would do differently: One, don't skip the snow bars if you get any snow at all. We will be adding some before next winter. Two, add roof anchors every 8-10 feet under the ridge cap. This roof is horrible to walk on. Ours is only a 4/12 pitch and I fell off once.... My feet started sliding and there was nothing I could do to stop it. Luckily I was on the side that's only 9-ish feet off the ground and I was able to ninja roll out of it.

I used the Conterra Tool Chest for about a decade.

(In fact we used a version of this built by a local guy who knocked it off, and added a drawstring so things wouldn't fall out of it.)

One thing that is nice about this pack is it hold the radio in the vertical orientation which results in the best reception (antennas are sensitive to the orientation). Of course for best results we train members to remove the radio from the back so you're not driving signal into your body.

You will not be unprotected on your initial climb in if you use a line launcher or something similar on one side to put a line over the cross of your roof to the other. You then tie the rope in to a fixed point on the other side (like a tree or car) using a sling.

I used a kong ball with a hole in it (https://www.amazon.com/KONG-Ball-Dog-Medium-Large/dp/B0002DHOJA) and tied a thin 100 lb test nylon rope to it then launched it across with a dog ball launcher (https://www.amazon.com/Chuckit-Classic-Launcher-Colors-Vary/dp/B00006IX59). Once the small nylon rope was across the roof, I then tied it to a 100 foot 5/8" rope (https://www.amazon.com/Guardian-Fall-Protection-01360-VL58-100/dp/B004EEPTDG) and pulled it back across the roof so I could safely tie in.

It adds a few minutes to the time to get on the roof but it is worth it as you will have very low risk of falling because you will always be tied in.

I also use fall protection whenever I need to get up on a ladder on my 2nd story home. I have several different anchors that I can hang ropes from depending upon where I need to work.

You should also always be tied in moving anchor to anchor, something like this comes in really handy if you need to move across a larger roof: http://www.fallprotectionpros.com/guardian-big-boss-dual-leg-lanyard.html

This is a great video for finding rafters when you nail the fall protection in:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIMEMffezwI

All in all you would need to buy:

• 3-4 permanent roof anchors
  
• Some kind of line launcher
  
• 100 foot rope and optionally sling unless you have a connection point on the other side
  
• Fall protection kit with 50 foot rope and harness
  
• Shingle remover to lift the shingles before you place the anchor under them.
  
• Roofing adhesive to seal the shingle back down when you are done.
  
  When I did this on my home I:
  
  
• Secured one end of the 100 foot rope on one side of the house.
  
• Line launched a lighter rope to the tied off 100 foot rope. I then tied the 100 foot rope to the light rope.
  
• Using the light rope I pulled the end of the 100 foot rope across the roof to the other side of the house.
  
• I connected into the 100 foot rope and used it to ascend to the roof peak
  
• I lifted the shingles and installed the first anchor in a rafter, finding the rafter using the hammer location method.
  
• I then attached into the newly placed anchor using the 50 foot rope so I could safely move on either side of the roof.
  
• I resealed the shingles using roofing cement.
  
  If your shingles are older this job will be tougher. Old shingles tend to tear instead of lifting.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

I'll also recommend the ultimate focus tool, it basically does everything you need and makes you faster, which is something that gets you rehired, as for a bungee, this is a good one with a great length. I'm also a student so the Ultimate focus tool did hit my wallet, but it's well worth it.

My Essentials for an Electrics call

Ultimate Focus Tool: http://www.fullcompass.com/prod/224936-StageJunk-7280-RT/

Adjustable C Wrench: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-8-in-Double-Speed-Adjustable-Wrench-96596/203467743

Screwdriver (multi bit) Similar to this one: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015SBILG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3NM0LBGK3Q7YA&coliid=I3TJ4V0YRRN22T

Belt Tether: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007H6DRGO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

Leatherman Surge: http://www.leatherman.com/surge-3.html#start=2

Mini Mag Light: http://www.amazon.com/MAGLITE-M2A016-Mini-Flashlight-Black/dp/B00002N6SL%3Fpsc%3D1%26SubscriptionId%3DAKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q%26tag%3Dduckduckgo-ffsb-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB00002N6SL

Gloves Preferably leather for heat protection when focusing, good dexterity for tying knots and I generally like a Velcro latch on the wrist to give a snug fit

Hahaha, no not the harness, just the anchor. Just a tie off point I don't need to worry about.

https://www.amazon.com/Guardian-Fall-Protection-00500-11-Inch/dp/B004A7XUQU/ref=pd_sim_469_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B004A7XUQU&pd_rd_r=59VRW9Y64W0RDWCWKWZA&pd_rd_w=pbiiJ&pd_rd_wg=5bIgg&psc=1&refRID=59VRW9Y64W0RDWCWKWZA

I'm talking about nailing that up in my attic and using it as the point I tie the top of the ladder onto. Something strong enough to not move.

Well, as I told him... Almost anyone willing to have a boom arm suspended from their ceiling can probably figure it out and fabricate it for themselves :D I'll let him know people would use it, but if you wanted a headstart it's basically 3 microphone boom stands with this attached to the end to neutralize weight.

His endgame is to hook the headset into the arm, having special contacts (or something) at the joints so it can utilize the full 3-in-1 length and move it around the room. He's got a system right now using keychain/Id card retractors for seated stuff that he adds more or keychains to for weight changes. Getting from where he is now to his grandiose plan probably will take time, haha.

Not terribly comfortable, but it does the job and is relatively cheap.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018RLPEY0
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004A7XVU0/

Please please PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB until you know how to PROPERLY use that equipment (its really not hard, just Google it). Also, inspect the equipment when you get it for any defects.

This is a great VR room build idea, unfortunately instead of posting a build DIY of a few simple things from Amazon, or a home improvement store some people want to try and charge a middle man fee. Just using google I found pretty much each component used to build this.

 

One of the harnesses used in the video


Ceiling hook


Fall protection lanyard


Rock Climbing Carbineers

 

I didn’t look too heavily beyond finding the exact harness, but already you have the majority of what you need and probably spent around $150.00, asking for $300.00 dollars to gather a few simple already manufactured items together for a DIY project is ridiculous.

cross posted this from /r/vive hopefully to save more people from wasting money.

DBI Sala makes a nomex/kevlar harness for welding. I've used lots of their harnesses in the past and been to many of their classes. Like others have said, make sure it fits nice and snug.

https://www.amazon.com/Squids-3400-Glove-Grabber-Black/dp/B002ORK3M2

would this work? or too big.. Honestly I would just use a plastic safety pin (plastic so the metal doesnt scratch the leather)
https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Knitting-Crotchet-Locking-Markers/dp/B00VNI2PJ2/ref=sr_1_9?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1518041432&sr=1-9&keywords=plastic+safety+pins

$12 CLC drill/driver holster for your tool belt. So much less bending over and saves a ton of time freeing up both hands. Add a tool tether so if you’re in a lift or ladder the people under you are safe. Also saves the drill if you have butter-fingers.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000LNM2H0/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1518209629&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=clc+holster&dpPl=1&dpID=51KrTs13UyL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0001VO35Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1518209667&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=tool+tether&dpPl=1&dpID=31x1v3yD2cL&ref=plSrch

Edit: Sorry. That’s two things.

this kinda looks like it it actually might be worth good money.

When my kids were young I did something very similar with our Rottweiler. He loved pulling them. The harness had a metal loop at the top where I could run a strap through it and attach it to each of the PVC pipes. I suggest you consider something similar to free your hands. There is a safety belt on Amazon for $32 with a metal loop on each side which could very easily be used to attach to the PVC. Also, if you used longer PVC the first cart wouldn't have to tip back so far.

Not sure if this sub allows Amazon links, but here it is (with no referral info in the URL): https://www.amazon.com/Xben-Portable-Personal-Protective-Equipment/dp/B075JC7DSQ/

SPF 50 is a good idea. If you don't have a water jug it might not be a bad idea to get one.

Stay hydrated, wear your PPE if and when appropriate. If you have work gloves you might want to get a glove clip, it's the only way I can keep a pair of gloves for more than a day. Ergodyne Squids 3400 Glove Grabber, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002ORK3M2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JYo0Cb38RB73H

It's for occasions like this (and roller coasters) that I bought one of these. After having lost two pair in one year I bought one of these things. I went white water rafting and didn't lose them. Somehow that little strand of elastic is like magic.

HitchClip I bought the kit you were looking at along with a pack of HitchClips. They are permanent and you shingle over them.

I noticed that the hook on harness kit is rather heavy and awkward. Just be careful that you don't trip over your safety line.

Yeah I had a SALA that was like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004RH3OI2

We were climbing ski-lift towers which required being a nimble: laying prone, curved ladders, etc. I got stuff stuck with the SALA several times. I started wearing the other departments basic petzel harnesses after a week.

There's nothing on the outside, so I was thinking of nailing down a few roof anchors.

https://www.amazon.com/Ergodyne-3100-Carabiner-Adjustable-Standard/dp/B0001VO35Q/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=squids&qid=1568214704&s=gateway&sr=8-6

It is a type of tourniquet.


https://www.amazon.com/RATS-Tourniquet-READYMAN-Sleeve-holder/dp/B074KP53SM

They make tool lanyards for this purpose, however using the tool becomes slightly more difficult with it depending on how long the lanyard is.