LukeDR Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Hi Guys, just a quick one. Wondering if anyone has suggestions on what rigging / fall arrest harnesses they find most comfortable? I think it's becoming time to replace mine so just looking for suggestions really! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Lewis Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I use a Petzl Navaho Bod, which is quite comfy. It depends to some extent on the length of time you are using the harness and the type of clothing you tend to wear under it. Some find that the top straps are uncomfortable when wearing polo shirts.http://www.ac-et.com/images/products/LYC710001.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumbles Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Likewise, well the black version thereof. Use it for long periods of truss and beam walking, and work-positioning, urm, work, and roped access. Do sometimes find the strap over the shoulders rubs when in t-shirts, but a little readjustment sorts it out just fine. There are many other types out there, but personally love the Petzl ones, and they do seem to find their way into a considerable number of lampy/riggers kit bags. HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avdavesound Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I'll second the petzl navaho, I have the croll version only thing with them is the sizing , size 2 is massive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanhill Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I am very naughty, and I still use my trusted Petzl Navaho Vario, with the Chester add-on. Petzl are generally considered to be the ones for working in, but at a cost. In addition to the harness, you will also need a lanyard grillion and an absorbica-y. Everything that I own, with the exception of a few karabiners, is Petzl; pulleys, harness, lanyard, fall arrester. Pretty much made for purpose. By the way, the Vario will be retired in March, and a shiny new Bod Fast will replace it, although not the all-black one because I am sad, but not that sad. (And I don't spot on rock'n'roll gigs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seano Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 This has been done - a couple of years ago, but I don't think anything in that thread is out of date yet: Clicky. I am very naughty, and I still use my trusted Petzl Navaho Vario, with the Chester add-on.That's alright innit? What's so naughty about that? (And I don't spot on rock'n'roll gigs).Wouldn't really matter if you did, other than as a fashion statement you don't need a black harness for that. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Mapson Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I've seen a few guys with hightec gear - always worth looking at stuff other than Petzl even if just for comparison - also slightly cheaper than Petzlhttp://www.heightec.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanhill Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 That's alright innit? What's so naughty about that? Comments have been passed '...it's not a full body harness...', '...it's not a fall arrest harness...', etc. by staff in some of the venues I have visited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seano Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I've seen a few guys with hightec gear - always worth looking at stuff other than Petzl even if just for comparison - also slightly cheaper than Petzlhttp://www.heightec.com/Heightec do some interesting stuff. For anyone here who's interested in their kit, this man here would be a good person to whom to drop a PM/email. Comments have been passed '...it's not a full body harness...', '...it's not a fall arrest harness...', etc. by staff in some of the venues I have visited.Thought it might be something like that..They don't know what they're talking about: a Navaho sit harness combined with a Chester is fully compliant with EN361.The only thing an integrated full body harness has that you to don't get with that is a dorsal attachment point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_gibbs Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Another vote for the Petzl Navaho (mine's a fast, and yes it is all black). I have however, since I got mine, been introduced to C.A.M.P gear (I dont own any just to add) http://www.camp.it/EN/template01.aspx?codicemenu=585 they look good 9I have seen them in the flesh and are considerably lighter than the Petzl and also about £50 a go cheaper. The guys' that paint the Forth Rail Bridge apparently use them for their comfort and also the fact they go through about one every six months so the price difference works. Definetly one to try next time mine comes up for replacement. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeDR Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 Cheers guys! Now for a trip to try them out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoomanimation Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Petzl Navaho every time for me. I go through a harness around every 2 years and always go petzl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnomatron Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Can anyone add to this topic with good places to buy harnesses etc from? Preferably real-world shops! I want to invest in a harness, and I'm on a Uk tour at the moment so much of central England is likely to be within travelling distance at some point in the near future - or places near Edinburgh where I live :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_gibbs Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Web Rigging Services are based in Edinburgh and are dealers for C.A.M.P, they will also supply Petzl harnesses and have a fair amount of Petzl accesories (lanyards etc) in stock. They're really nice guys and they'll do your yearly inspections for you too and give you a piece of paper to prove it. they're the people who I use, them or Flints. Hope that helps, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waster Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 your yearly inspections for you too and give you a piece of paper to prove it. I need to get my harness etc inspected as it's long overdue. Anybody know where I could get this done? I'm based in nottingham, Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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