Opinions On Safety Harnesses!!!!!
#12
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Allegan, MI
Posts: 8,019
Everyone should read that link in the post by Valentine. I knew there were some problems that could develop if you hung in a harness, but I had no idea you could pass out and croak in a short period of time.
#14
I used to do a lot of rock climbing in my younger days. Most fellows would be well advised to learn how to use a Prusik knot (hitch). With a couple of short pieces of cord, even shoelaces in an emergency, a fellow can tie this hitch and climb up. There are a couple of improved versions but the concept is the same. The hitch slides on the rope until weight is applied, then it grips tightly.
http://www.chockstone.org/TechTips/Prusik.htm
http://www.chockstone.org/TechTips/Prusik.htm