tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352166344614826568.post3776159025203670967..comments2024-03-14T10:07:59.760-07:00Comments on American Alpine Institute - Climbing Blog: Harness AlternativesErin-Leigh Hardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10781785451497618508noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352166344614826568.post-13069373073845790402012-05-23T05:19:42.126-07:002012-05-23T05:19:42.126-07:00I agree with you "Climbing gyms do a good job...I agree with you "Climbing gyms do a good job at teaching the basics of belaying and tying in" The most important feature of <a href="http://www.theratchetshop.com/Webbing-Slings/" rel="nofollow">Webbing Slings</a> is strength.Used in Boat Handling, Cargo Handling, Construction, Drilling Equipment, Electrical Equipment, Heating Units,cassyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01078954041009815615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352166344614826568.post-42566380356228946032011-02-01T21:06:14.828-08:002011-02-01T21:06:14.828-08:00The term "Swiss Seat" to me has always m...The term "Swiss Seat" to me has always meant the military sling rope harness, which was missing from your blog. It takes 12-15' of rope. There are plenty of videos out there, some wackier than others, which could show it better than I can describe. Thanks for showing me a few more techniques for emergency situations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352166344614826568.post-7290235627620447782011-02-01T17:42:46.329-08:002011-02-01T17:42:46.329-08:00I came across this link: http://www.student.virgin...I came across this link: http://www.student.virginia.edu/~brmrg/knots/seat.html, which has a triple-redundant way to tie a webbing harness. I have used the method with 2-inch webbing on one occasion, and it worked out well. What are your thoughts on this approach?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com