Andy, this WM tether appears to have a quick release at only one end – I thought some of the wise heads had recommended a quick release at both ends?
Cheers, Roger Kingston, Ontario Still several feet of ice on Lake Ontario L From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Burton Sent: March-24-14 8:15 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Cheaper Tether I use this WEST MARINE Standard Safety Tether Model # 8821464 | Mfg # WMT1-ADULT I even replaced the expensive tethers on my Spinlock harness with this. We did some tests years ago and found that if you go over the side and are getting dragged along at even three or four knots, chances are you're going to drown unless you can release the tether from the harness. We try to arrange the tether and jack lines to keep us on the boat. I'm all for economy, but this is one place I wouldn't go overboard on economizing. Andy C&C 40 Peregrine Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 On Mar 24, 2014, at 7:24, "dwight" <dwight...@gmail.com> wrote: Bill I want to ask your advice on the tethers I use on my boat. I have several Wichard tethers similar to the one shown in the link below: http://ca.binnacle.com/p3241/WICHARD-TETHER-SINGLE-ELASTIC-ORC-APPROVED/prod uct_info.html I attach snap shackle end to my harness and the snap shackle has a short lanyard for release. Still I am not sure that I could release it while it supported my full weight if I had both arms broken. My tethers are only a few (2-3) years old and now I note that the some Wichard tethers like the one shown in the link below do not have that snap shackle on one end. http://ca.binnacle.com/product_info.php?products_id=1864 In your opinion, which of these 2 tethers is best? I am particularly concerned about this statement in the description section "its patented concept prevents any accidental opening of the hook" about the tether without the snap shackle end. Thanks dwight -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bill Bina Sent: March 24, 2014 6:50 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Cheaper Tether You must be able to unfasten the shackle on your harness with one hand while suspended off the ground with your full weight on it. That is not an optional requirement. Something with a lanyard pull for release is desirable, as you may be trying to open it with either one or two broken arms. I would also strongly advise against any non-secure "spring clip" carabiners, as they have a very bad habit of catching and snapping onto shrouds or other lines when they get dragged across. That could happen at a very bad moment. Bill Bina On 3/23/2014 9:29 PM, bobmor99 . wrote: I'll be crewing in a few weeks on my first multi-night offshore passage. Among the items I need to procure are a harness and tether. Marine tethers seem very overpriced so I've been looking into mountain climbing gear substitutes. Any concerns mating these carabiners: http://www.moosejaw.com/moosejaw/shop/product_Black-Diamond-Neutrino-Carabin er_10003048_10208_10000001_-1_ with these runners (thinking of a 120 cm coupled with a 240 cm (total of 3 carabiners)): http://www.moosejaw.com/moosejaw/shop/product_Black-Diamond-10mm-Dynex-Runne rs_10031236_10208_10000001_-1_ to make a tether? Bob M Ox 33-1 Jax, FL _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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