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sspssp


Feb 15, 2011, 12:06 AM

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Re: [airscape] Re Failing to double back your harness - How many accidents does this cause?
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I'm not sure it is so much not prefering. The main comment seems to be that if both types are in existence and somebody gets used to a model that is always doubled back, they may be more likely to forget to check their own harness if they switch to one that isn't always doubled back and/or they may not think to check their partners.

I think it is a legitimate concern. On the other hand, I suspect the always doubled back harnesses will save llives/injuries in the short term and even more if some day all harnesses are like this.

I have not shopped for harnesses for a while, but how many companies offer this feature? When I first saw it, the advertising copy said it was patented. I can understand a company trying to make money, but my first thought was that really sucks. Here is a great safety idea and we are going to prevent our competitors from being able to reduce accidents.


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