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So you’re 300 ft up from the ground working on a wind turbine. You may be up for 30 minutes or up for 8 hours. You would be crazy not to have a fall harness that is comfortable. (Okay –if you’re 300 ft in the air you already are a little crazy –right?)

So I asked Larry Board, Wind Technology Boot Camp Instructor, about the type of protection he used and recommended. He prefers and uses DBI-Sala ExoFit Harness. The ExoFit harness is more expensive than many harnesses on the market but you’re investing in comfort and fit. He thinks it’s worth it to spend more.

I liken it to buying $20 high heels or the $50 pair of heels. Any women knows that if you plan on wearing heels more than 30 minutes you buy the higher quality pair. They both may get the job done, but only one makes it much easier to focus on the job itself.  A day in cheap heals will make you cranky.

Other comfy harnesses for those up in the air regularly:

• Ultra Safe’s Ultra Pillow Harness
• Guardian’s Vest Harnesses
• DBI-Sala Exofit harness
• Guardian Monster Edge Harness (won design award!)

 

 

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