Emmessee Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 When do the new laws come into existence with the quick release trapize hooks??? I notice Bethwaite Designs has a great system where there is no hook at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooD Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 The new rules have been delayed, for how long no one knows. but they will come there is no doubt. the bethwaite system does not technically qualify under the proposed rule change as it does not have a "quick release system" people have reported that in certain circumstances it is harder to get un hooked than a standard hook/ring fitting. I just went in for a new magic marine harness from the bris cat center with the new quick release system. I know it will comply and is very comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmessee Posted September 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 Thanks for that. Someone just told me it was meant to be on the 1st January 2006, but it had changed to most likely 2007. The Bethwaite complies as there is no hook at all and all the rule asks for is for a quick release hook. If there is no hook then there is no need for a quick release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooD Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 “40.2 A trapeze or hiking harness shall have a device capable of quickly releasing the competitor from the boat at all times while in use.” I dont see the word "hook" in there, do you? this is the reason for the delay, the wording is so vauge and difficult to enforce. back to the drawing board fellas [This message has been edited by HooD (edited 05 September 2005).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmessee Posted September 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 ahhhh! I saw the one earlier than that which said a "quick release hook". And come to think of it, that was for an up coming regatta and not the rule book. I think it is a great idea as I have been stuck on a side stay upside down and fortunately my boat was old and I ripped the side out of it getting out. [This message has been edited by Emmessee (edited 05 September 2005).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmessee Posted September 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 http://www.bethwaite.com/4404,01,1-0-trapeze-harness.html Just incase anyone is curious about the Bethwaite one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard campbell Posted September 5, 2005 Report Share Posted September 5, 2005 if the rules state that the thing needs to be released while in use whats the problem with the hooks but if they are trying to stop people from getting caught in rigging etc then a life jacket can be caught as easy as a trap harness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Originally posted by richard campbell: if the rules state that the thing needs to be released while in use whats the problem with the hooks but if they are trying to stop people from getting caught in rigging etc then a life jacket can be caught as easy as a trap harness I agree!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Originally posted by Emmessee: http://www.bethwaite.com/4404,01,1-0-trapeze-harness.html Just incase anyone is curious about the Bethwaite one Not a bad looking system wouldn't be real hard to add one of those spreader bars to a normal harness and put some stopper balls on your trap wires!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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