22kn rated side d's

[elicokiz]

Ok this may be a stupid question are there any harnesses currently available which have fully rated side d's (ie would allow for a primary attachment) as i understood it its only the main bridge pelvic attachment that is rated in the event of a fall??

 

regards

Dave

[openboater]

Always thought side 'D's had to be used in pairs to reduce chances of suspension trauma and unfavourable loading to the design and construction of the harness. Do you envisage hanging from just one side attachment ?

[elicokiz]

Hi Openboater

 

Hang from one side...no thanks... was having a discussion with relation to the images of climbers hanging beneath limbs attached by their d's in the AA's guide to good climbing practice, some of my guys were asking why its seen as unsuitable?

[Paul Smith]

Use the lower D's on the Treemotion, there rated.

[elicokiz]

Use the lower D's on the Treemotion, there rated.

 

Thanks Paul, Thats another thing i've learnt today

 

regards

Dave

[Peter]

TM is the only one I'm aware of, if you need to hang from your lanyard in another harness then move the biners to the bridge. Much more comfy anyway.

[WeeDee]

Use the lower D's on the Treemotion, there rated.

 

The rings on the Sequoia too.

[Rupe]

Its not so much the rating of the rings its the position. Side d's are not suitable for a hanging position and so shouldnt be used in this way, its nothing to do with if they are strong enough, of course they are strong enough, but the position is wrong.

 

TM and sequoia only as mention above.

 

 

So it ok to put a lanyard round a trunk, on side d's, while advancing your main line, but its not advised to have it over a branch and sit in it while doing so. Doesnt mean you cant, ever, just that its not meant to be done that way.

[RobRainford]

The rings on the Sequoia too.

 

Nope. They are only rated as side Ds!

[WeeDee]

Nope. They are only rated as side Ds!

 

The instructions that come with it says they are.

 

And besides - if the bridge is connected to them, how can a lanyard connected in the same way make them different?