? for Mr. Bren Gruzzi

[LAMartin.CVEC]

First of all let me say sir that I really enjoy your posts! Not only are they well spoken but your pictures well they are sometimes just awesome!

and now for the question

You say that you use 100% fall restriction, what product do you use? I see that you are wearing a set of hooks made by Klien Tools if my eyes are correct (Give me your address and I'll send you a real set of hooks made by Bashlin hehe). but how do you guys handle Wood Pole Fall Restriction?

I see you have true fall arrest in one picture where your back d is connected to a lanyard inturn connected to the structure, but what do you use for the actual climbing?

We here at CVEC have went to 100% WPFR as of Jan1st this year and we allow the climber to use his choice of device--I was just curious as to what you guys use.

L.A.Martin
Journeyman Div III
CVEC

[bren guzzi]

OK. Its the law here (not just overhead lines) . Once your over 6ft off the ground . You must me secured / attached. That's why all our vans have ladder racks etc that can be operated from ground level. We wear a full body harnes with a pole belt that has a choker. We also have a stroop thhat chokes around the pole for when we have to undo our main belt because of obstacles. We must be attached at all times " no exceptions". We have a piece of kit called a swifrty rope ( that we rarely use) it a ataches a rope using a fibreglass pole around a x arm or similar . Once its attached you can use a slide chuck to climb the pole. I will take pictures when I get back on Monday.

[LAMartin.CVEC]

I guess I was more interested in whatproduct or climbing system you guys are using. Many Journeymen here at CVEC have gone with the DBI-sala "cynch-lok" system. Others use the Buckingham "bucksqueeze" products and a few use the miller and jelco systems.

I currently use the Bashlin system and on a really messed up pole that most would hitchhike I use the DBI product.

I was just wondering what system(s) you guys use for 100% WPFA. There are many and I like to have options.

So far my favorite one is my hooks.

L.A. Martin

[tramp67]

I know your questions are directed to Bren, just wondering if you have tried the Bashlin pole lariat? As close to free climbing as you can get, with 100% fall protection. A very simple and lightweight device, with one moving part that is been around for a long time in use with rock climbing. Having worked in Alaska, I know you can appreciate having a lightweight piece of equipment with minimal possibility of failure due to snow, mud, and other harsh environment conditions.

[rob8210]

I have been using the Jelco pole choker for about 10 years. Although I do not climb that much any more I found it really isn't much different than in the old days when you climbed poles that were too big to get your arms around. We just used our pole straps. I started in the trade free climbing, then we went to the posi-belt and then the Jelco pole choker.

[LAMartin.CVEC]

I currently use the Bashlin pole lariat as my primary WPFR device. I was wondering What Mr. Guzzi and his co-workers use to assure 100% WPFR.

L.A.Martin
Journeyman Div III
CVEC

[bren guzzi]

This is the harness etc we use.
Full cresco harnes . Zorba fall arrest , and we use the cresco strap/poole choker. The little stap we use to get passed obstacles, or if we can we use the hook on its own on steelwork.

All made in. Norway "I think"

[LAMartin.CVEC]

Thank you Mr. Guzzi!

Sorry I misspelled your name in the thread name. I will do some research on the products and their availability here in the States. I am always looking for something to fit my some what unconventional style.

What other style of wood pole climbers are available to you gentlemen over the pond, and might I recommend you trade those Kliens in for a set of Bashlin BD14's?

Work Safely,

L.A.Martin
Journeyman Div III
CVEC

[bren guzzi]

We've no choice . The company supplies kliens. So that's what we gotta use. I own a set of bashlins myself. But the kliens are fine.

If ya want to try something differnt. ?????? May I sugest sweedish climbers.

They usee them in ireland. Instead of spikes.

[reppy007]

We've no choice . The company supplies kliens. So that's what we gotta use. I own a set of bashlins myself. But the kliens are fine.

If ya want to try something differnt. ?????? May I sugest sweedish climbers.

They usee them in ireland. Instead of spikes.

Your not up to your old tricks........are you.............the swiss hooks look sorta like a lawnmower handle...................................make my day..send the t-shirt soon.........thanks.