Guardian Fall Protection 01324 VLA-100 Poly Steel Vertical Lifeline Assembly, 100-Foot

I'm an electrician who generally works by myself (self-employed) and had a job where I had to install a guy wire mount in the middle of a metal roof. I was very concerned about sliding off, so I invested in some relatively cheap insurance -- this Lifeline Assembly. I already had a harness, so I didn't need to purchase that. I was very pleasantly surprised at the thickness of the rope, but also its flexibility. I thought it would be much stiffer. I was concerned about how easily it would uncoil and if it would kink when I used it. After doing some research on YouTube, I bought an 18 gallon tote and fed the line into it haphazardly a length at a time, the way arborists do with a rope bag. It worked beautifully when I pulled it out over the roof and attached it to a tree with an OSHA-approved strap. The sliding clip moved easily up and down on the line when held open and locked onto the rope firmly when released. Gratefully, I never slid on the roof, so I didn't get to test the shock absorbing capabilities of the line, Hopefully I never will. This product is certainly well designed for its purpose and will give me peace of mind whenever I need to protect myself in a high environment.

This product was recommended to me by a professional construction guy, and when I got mine, it looked exactly like his, so it's genuine.

Length is good to have on roof bigger than 25 squares.

I've used this "lifeline" several times while servicing my roof (~30ft high) with a 7/12 pitch. All it takes is a simple slip on loose shingle granuals or improper footing to cause a fall. Call me a wimp for using the ABC's of fall protection, but it is better to be safe and secure while working on a roof. Some professional roofers would not seen with such safety gear, because they are on a schedule and safety cuts into the bottom line--so it is overlooked. As a homeowner performing roofing work, there is no excuse for sacrificing safety. Sure, a professional can be called in, but that view is not followed by all inquisitive DIY homeowners. The product came as shown: 100 ft lifeline, snap hook with shock absorber, and positioning lanyard.

Seems to work properly.

Excellent product. I'll purchase another one anytime. Very durable.