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Lifelines III
As I have said befor and will again, Never argue with a fool, the casual
observer can't tell which is which. On that note and this point I humbly withdraw. "JAXAshby" wrote in message ... cooral, wearing a crash helmet and hockey goalie pads is the "prudent thing to do" when walking down 5th Avenue to some people such as yourself. I, however, don't have a problem falling over when I walk, so I don't wear a crash helmet when I walk. *you* know *your* limitations, but your limitations are not anyone else's. As you are the one to start calling names, Asshole, what is so hard about hanking on? You can't figure out the hook mechanism? I guess that must be it.I don't do it each time I go foreward either, but at night off shore it is certianly a prudent thing to do. If you choose to not hank on so be it. "JAXAshby" wrote in message ... dum-dum, you know *your* limitations, i.e. that *you* are unsafe walking on a flat deck in calm conditions without falling off, but your ego is such that you insist the rest of the world has the very same limitations. The rest of the world does not. Sorry to tell you this, but the fact that you can't ride a bicycle no handed does not in any way change the fact that millions of children learn to do so every year. There is nothing inherently dangerous about the foredeck on a boat. There is only dangerous walking on the foredeck. There are times when it is a piece of cake and other times when caution is required. That *you* can't tell the difference is not my limitation. All you show here is inexperience with safe practices, good seamanship, and you are a hazard to newbies who might mistakenly believe you know what you are talking about. The practice you have described here is inherently UNSAFE. "JAXAshby" wrote in message ... at night, offshore and in utter safety. As much safety as if I were walking down 5th Avenue in NYC at 10:00 at night. maybe *you* wouldn't be safe on a deck at night -- offshore OR coastal --, but you know your limitations better than we do. Please don't claim that because *you* can't walk on a deck without falling off that the entire rest of the world can't either. From: "The Carrolls" At night, offshore? No you haven't, you may have been lucky but not using safe practices, there fore not in utter safety. "JAXAshby" wrote in message ... jonny, you stupid, clumsy, spastic clod. I have gone forward at night offshore to change headsails without a harness or jackline in utter safety. You, on the other hand, would fall overboard. Yep... it's better to have two (one short and one so you can stand) for rough conditions. As you say, jacklines in sections is the ticket. Also, don't forget the instruction to the crew. For example, when off shore, the rule was that you must be hooked on when you exit the cabin at night. During the day, this is true only in rough weather. I have the SOSpenders with the integrated harness. Why do you think a separate system is better? "Michael" wrote in message ... I mentioned earlier that the lifeline is only one integral part of the system and then included stanchions and Doug brought in the issue of stanchion bases. Finally we mentioned jacklines. But's thats' not all of it. A word on harnesses and tethers. Again this is of interest only for those who go where they are needed, or those who need them regardless of where they go. Tethers. I was tempted once upon a time to use one long one. Then I had occasion to test what it was like to be dragged alongside a self steering boat and try to get back on board. Not a pretty picture. No it wasn't an accident it was a tested conducted at speeds from one to seven knots. Based on that days work we came up with the following: Use short tethers. That coupled to a centered jackline will keep you from going over. Use two tethers in heavy weather. Snap in to the next section of jackline before unsnapping the first one. In the worksite use both. Use snaplinks that are positive locking. The best one's don't come from the marine stores. Go to a store specializing in gear for blue collar folks. My personal favorite isWork Wear in Lynwood WA. Harnesses. The SOSpenders and the stand alone harnesses are neat, comfortable and do the job PROVIDING they don't pop open. The kind with the buckle that goes through an opening sideways then falls into place is not worth the money. On our fullharnesses we use the kind where the chest and leg straps are a sturdy belt buckle arrangement or a positive snap link with safety release arrangement. For going aloft or for veryheavy weather I use the industrial kind withtheleg straps. On these the tether goes in the middle of the back or to two chest rings. For standard work around the boat I had my comfortable chest only harness modified with positive snap hooks to ensure it wouldn't come undone. This sort of gear also makes it easy for other crew to get you back on board or lower you down from an aloft worksite. Stay away from the belt only kind for deck or going aloft purposes. These are banned from commercial ships anymore. Sudden falls to tether end save the sailor from going over but damage the spinal cord severely. When choosing your gear keep this in mind. No one is going to show up in a few minutes when you are way out there. What you have with you is all you have. Tools not Toys. And those who choose to use none of the above won't be out to help you either. M. |
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Lifelines III
OZ appended:=20
It happened to Scotty..... I forgot to add=20 "wearing a Ronald McDonald outfit" It happened to Scotty..... --=20 katysails s/v Chanteuse Kirie Elite 32 http://katysails.tripod.com "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein |
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HUH??? What happened to me?
SV "katysails" wrote in message ... OZ appended: It happened to Scotty..... I forgot to add "wearing a Ronald McDonald outfit" It happened to Scotty..... -- katysails s/v Chanteuse Kirie Elite 32 http://katysails.tripod.com "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein |
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Mom?
OzOne wrote in message news On Mon, 1 Mar 2004 17:34:06 -0500, "Scott Vernon" scribbled thusly: HUH??? What happened to me? SV Good question. Oz1...of the 3 twins. I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you. |
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Scotty exclaimed:=20
HUH??? What happened to me? You'll have to ask OZ to recap....but it wasn't anything unusual...for = you.... --=20 katysails s/v Chanteuse Kirie Elite 32 http://katysails.tripod.com "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein |
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Was there cheese involved?
I don't have posts from earlier in the week. Scotty "katysails" wrote in message ... Scotty exclaimed: HUH??? What happened to me? You'll have to ask OZ to recap....but it wasn't anything unusual...for you.... -- katysails s/v Chanteuse Kirie Elite 32 http://katysails.tripod.com "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein |
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you're such a tease!
Ozzy wrote Possibly. |
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Scotty asked:=20
-- Was there cheese involved? Usually... katysails s/v Chanteuse Kirie Elite 32 http://katysails.tripod.com "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein |
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