then, I'd say they are missing the point of what sidemount is about but that is not really a surprise!Originally Posted by deepairmike
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then, I'd say they are missing the point of what sidemount is about but that is not really a surprise!
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Please tell us morethen, I'd say they are missing the point of what sidemount is about but that is not really a surprise!
blessed are the cracked for they let in the light!
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Not completely, I have a SM-50 harness on.
blessed are the cracked for they let in the light!
Is that to say it would withstand the shock of a fall or do you still need an actual climbing harness?
you replace the crotch strap with a legit climbing harness, but almost all of the bp/w's will withstand the shock of a fall. whether or not it's comfortable for the climber is the question. That 2" webbing has some SERIOUS tensile strength. Like 3-5 tons tensile strength. That's plenty for dropping a 300lb guy plus 300lbs of gear plus a whole lot of other stuff. We've shock tested a few different brands and have gotten 2-3 tons out of most of it and usually 4-5 tons of constant pull.
You take out the waist strap and crotch strap and weave in a climbing harness
blessed are the cracked for they let in the light!
Pictures or it didn't happen!
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Yea like that photo shop creation of me in a monkey suit?????
blessed are the cracked for they let in the light!
seriously..?? I thought you were after a modular system, even if it is sidemount only rig, you still want to have the freedom to remove or change some features. The butt plate with the bent d-rings for a start!!
If you have a puncture in your wing, you have to service the whole rig...how is that a good idea?
Anyway, I don't know why I try to discuss this on Christmas week-end...
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