You should NOT. We're talking about gear. Don't rely on them.
As you said, the stanchion can fail. That's part of the lifeline system.
Don't rely on them.

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
One
should NEVER rely on a piece of safety equipment vs. common sense.


This is not the debate at hand. You said "YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON LIFE
LINES."
Period.
Now you've added some odd comment about common sense. We're talking gear
and
only gear. Let's assume Rain Man isn't aboard.

RB