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My robot doesn't work with the internal software anymore, so that threw a wrench into the works. It was either bring the boss, or hand type all the data in while standing on a beam late at night. I brought the boss, but I'm not sure what would have been more frustrating. He doesn't know how to...

Cable won't be overhead unless I fall off the beam :^P They're about 4' high. The big thing is they're fairly tight. Just being able to run my fingers along it does a lot for keeping my head straight. Objectively, I shouldn't need that. If I can walk while touching it, I should be able to walk...

So far I'm digging the Vertex. I'm even getting used to the weight with the muffs. It's a nasty, still, and wet day here, but down next to the highway the breeze is amazing, and the vents in the Vertex actually work \O/ Also, things are looking fantastic for my steel walk. Nice tight cables...

Yea, the helmet is a minor component. It's just one less variable to deal with on the beam. I'll know it isn't going anywhere, so I can concentrate on keeping myself in place. Just been irritated with my hardhat lately, and wanted something better. It's always falling off when I have to do...

I was trying to find some old pictures I had, but I guess I deleted them. Last one I did at night was 12-28-2017, and the coldest night of the year at that point; 9°. It was good motivation to keep moving :^D

Thanks Jonny. I don't do this enough to waste some good straps that could be used by someone in the profession. I might be walking steel once a year or so. If I did it more often, I might not have as big a problem with it as I do. I'm thinking of making one. Some climbline with a prusik/biner...

That's a good idea. I'll have to pull my stuff out tomorrow, and see what I can put together.

Know what else is super fun? Crouching down to mark something, and your lanyard gets under your heel so you just about pull yourself over when you stand :^D I don't really have a crew. There's just a vague notion I'm out there somewhere, and they may or may not remember I'm on site. Best hope...

BTW, one reason I jumped on this so fast, is I could use it this week when I grade bridge beams. This is usually done at night which I hate, but at night I can go without a hardhat and no one can see me to say anything. Considering my hobby, It may amuse you to know I'm semi afraid of heights...

Every time I think I'm pretty good on gear, the stupid internet gets in the way, and extracts more money from my pocket. "Hey! Look at me! I'd look good in your truck, and I know you don't have one yet" :rollseyes:

$265 lighter now. Got the helmet, muffs, a visor, and some dynaglide throwline and a weight. The helmet's comfy. A little heavy with the gear attached. I may leave that off for construction, but it stays well in place, even without the chinstrap buckled. I got the line and weight cause I've...

Thanks for that link Jonny. Looks like they're heavier than the usual helmets, but I'm not sure what that means in practical terms. The older V Gards were heavier than the current generation, and that made them fall off easier, but it wasn't an egregious burden holding that weight. I might swing...

For regular stuff I use the cheap Husqvarna forestry helmet. I like it a lot. It's comfortable, and the attachments work well. I like it so much, I was considering switching to it for my construction hat. That got me looking at what else was available, and the Vertex Vent looks interesting. I...