Guardian Fall Protection 11203 IS-72-2R 6-Foot Double Leg Internal Shock Lanyard with Rebar Hook (Pack of 3)

I purchased this for scaffold erection. OSHA has fall protection rules for workers on scaffolding,but for the erectors, well, you knew it was a dangerous job, right? I was using a harness and a chain, until I saw a picture of what happens from the arresting force from such a catch. OUCH! Without being too graphic, let me just say it thusly:Ladies, this lanyard would be cheap insurance for you, but you can pretend that it's a "gift" for your husband. After an arresting fall without one of these shock absorbers, a blue pill ain't gonna fix nothin'. I think it would qualify for one of those special "non-fatal Darwin awards". (You know, where you're removed from the gene pool without having to be removed from the population).Back to the product review:* I got the big "rebar" hooks so I can anchor directly to something large (2.5" gate). The opening gate in the standard hook is only 3/4", per phone call to Guardian. The Rebar hook is solid, andstamped with the OSHA-limit of 5000 lbs.* The hook and the gate interlock with a barb when closed that keeps the hook from being peeled back from the gate under heavy load. This no doubt increases the working load.* I got the double lanyard so I can climb 100% tied in. A likely time for a fall to occur is while you are Reeaaaccchhhing in order to move your anchor! Being anchored at two strategic points also can minimize a swing fall.* A nice feature not mentioned in the specs is that it cannot easily be twisted out (where the hookcomes off due to twisting of the hook, opening the gate) because it has a locking clasp on the backside that must be squeezed to open the gate. It's very natural to release with one hand, but prevents accidental release due to twisting.* There is a shock indicator on each cord- If it's been streched with an arresting force, the shock witness indicator "breaks" to indicate that it has experienced a fall. The Average arrestingforce is 900lbs with the shock absorbing lanyard (imagine without!).* Another bonus not mentioned in the ad, but this is from Guardian's website: Guardian will replace your system components for free if you experience a fall.I have not yet had to use this product. I mean, I have not used it in the falling sense. I plan to update the review if that happens (possibly in a higher pitched voice). The sample calculation sort-of indicates that you need to have your ultimate anchor 19 feet minimum off the deck. (6 feet anchor-to-D-ring + 6 feet worker height + 4 foot stretch, and 3 foot "margin"). I put my first hook at 15 foot-- Zero margin and most of the stretch is better than nothing, in my opinion.Finally, I bought from HarnessLand. They answered my questions before I purchased, shipped quickly and packaged well. This product is not US made, unfortunately, but the quality is there.If you don't have one of these, and your feet are more than 15' off the deck, this is a whole lot cheaper than a trip to the emergency room, or the morgue. The quality of this unit provides the confidence that you'd expect in a safety product.

This is a fall arrest device for saving your life. The dual lanyards allow you to remain 100% connected as you climb. You move one side at a time as you ascend/descend. It is not a shock cord nor bungee cord. Do not try to "straighten out" the wrinkles. Do not try to "test" it or hang from it, as this it a 1-fall device that cannot be reset. This connects to a harness, not a climbing belt. This is one part of a layer of safety devices providing Personal Fall Arrest. Inspect before use. Use properly. This appears a bit heavy, however, as you climb- the weight of the rebar hooks are on the tower.

I bought a bunch of safety equipment online and this lanyard was one of the purchases. Buying something like this on the internet is sketchy for me because you can't tell the level of quality, but after receiving the product I can tell you it is very well made. Strong, zinc plated smooth operating metal rings, wrapped sling material so it doesn't damage the actual safety cord. I am not sure how to make a long review of such a simple product except to say I was very pleased at the quality and I think you will be too. Thank you for your time.

Great lanyard. Perfect fit for my harness while scaling my ham radio tower.

I like the big hooks but the lanyard itself didn't retract like I thought it would. And the hooks are also a little heavy would recommend the aluminum hooks to anyone else. But wouldn't trust anything else to save my life if fall!

Everything you could expect from any protection system... I haven'tn't tried any fall :p but should do the job . The price is very good to

This is my second apache harness, for the large man they have what you need, sizes run on the large size, for me I ordered a triple x when a double would have been better for me but still a great harness

This is a well made item for occasional use, however it's going back because it weighs too much. Going to purchase a Falltech aluminum lanyard instead.