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05-19-2010, 06:57 PM
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it takes a lot more than dish soap to clean a dirty Hooker 
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05-19-2010, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by RV8R999
it takes a lot more than dish soap to clean a dirty Hooker
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The good thing about stuffing 'em in a dishwasher is the disinfecting power of steam! 
Me neither.
And to stay on topic, this dishwasher method still sounds like a great way to clean the PADS on my harnesses.
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05-19-2010, 07:54 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
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there is specific soap for washing climbing ropes:
http://www.mountaingear.com/pages/pr...tem/114547/N/0
there is also a beal product made specifically for ropes, but i don't know how well it is distributed in the USA.
no Chlorine/ bleach.
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05-19-2010, 09:03 PM
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Replacement
FYI, Hooker replaced the belt material on mine for $75.
A Hooker that looks like new, never been used or abused, for $75 seems like a good deal to me! 
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05-19-2010, 09:39 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Lake Country, B.C. Canada
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components
I'd want to know; if the webbing is nylon or.....? sure it's pretty tough, but the stitching could be degraded by chemicals, polyester thread is the norm, and it seems to be the first thing to 'go'.
what about the hardware? ...pretty resistant I guess.
We use fall protection harnesses, and when they are 'excessively soiled' their manufacturer recommends replacement. ( okay, they are in business to sell stuff, but where do you draw the line?)
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05-21-2010, 01:32 PM
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Location: Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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What's a new harness cost?
What's a new you cost?
I figure the harness for a PM replacement item, when it gets much discoloured, or damaged.
I'd use just water, and a very gentle nylon nail brush (lee valley tools) to loosen the surface grime.
Air dry, and not in the sun.
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05-21-2010, 03:53 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: central oregon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flyboy1963
I'd want to know; if the webbing is nylon or.....? sure it's pretty tough, but the stitching could be degraded by chemicals, polyester thread is the norm, and it seems to be the first thing to 'go'.
what about the hardware? ...pretty resistant I guess.
We use fall protection harnesses, and when they are 'excessively soiled' their manufacturer recommends replacement. ( okay, they are in business to sell stuff, but where do you draw the line?)
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with climbing ropes most are rated for 7-12 falls that generate the worst force possible in climbing scenarios. Any aircraft in an accident involving a sudden severe stop should get the harness webbing completely replaced. ANY nicks or cuts in the fabric should get a strap completely replaced. Soiling would have to be pretty extreme for me to worry about it, as long as it is only dirt, no chemicals (this may include vomitus, stomach acid is pretty strong).
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