Does nobody use safety harnesses anymore?

[Gypsyjoss]

Just curious. I've got 4 nearly new safety harnesses with lanyards for sale on Ebay.

I'm surprised to find no interest in them whatsoever in the last 6 days. Is it because they've been superceded by combined lifejacket/harnesses or is a tenner each too much or what?

Pete

 

[Stork_III]

Just curious. I've got 4 nearly new safety harnesses with lanyards for sale on Ebay.

I'm surprised to find no interest in them whatsoever in the last 6 days. Is it because they've been superceded by combined lifejacket/harnesses or is a tenner each too much or what?

Pete

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Yes

 

[Cardo]

Most life jackets come with built-in harnesses these days, don't they?

I know if I was looking to clip myself in, I'd certainly be wearing my LJ (with built-in harness).

 

[rob2]

You're right most people opt for the combined unit when they replace their lifejackets, but the safety line costs nearly as much as the jacket!!! Before the lifejacket with harness, I had an Ocean jacket with built in harness and spliced up a line from a heavy but of rope. Now my webbing lines are probably weakened from UV exposure but the old rope version is still good - consumerism gone mad!

Rob.

 

[nimbusgb]

Second hand safety gear is a questionable economy.

 

[Neil_Y]

I'm with Nimbusgb on buying safety gear

 

[Blueboatman]

Well, the ebay 'market forces' suggests how effective campaigning has become to encourage us to wear combis.

Shame they are so bulky and uncomfortable, IMO. And I think I've tried a goodly few..

I even have some onboard but prefer ( and always, always am clipped on with my...never mind but its been a good friend thru sun and wind..)

 

[prv]

Second hand safety gear is a questionable economy.

I don't have a problem with it, but I trust my own judgement in inspecting and servicing anything I buy.

Pete