May we take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year and we look forward to continuing business with you in 2019.
Please be advised that our last day for sending next day items by courier will be Thursday 20th December for delivery on the Friday 21st. If goods are not despatched on the 21st, they will be held and despatched on our return in the new year, 2nd January 2019.
Our last working day before Christmas will be Friday 21st December.
We will be closed over the holiday period but will re-open on Wednesday 2nd January.
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All the staff at Life-Gear.com
When working within an industry or job that requires you to work at dangerous and awkward heights, a safety harness is one of the main pieces of equipment needed to ensure safety and reduce the chances of a fall. A safety harness enables the user to attach themselves to a fixed and secure anchor point via the use of a lanyard, providing them with security while they work or carry out a task. Knowing that you are completely safe whilst working not only provides peace of mind, but it also allows you to fully concentrate on the task at hand and complete your work quicker and more efficiently.
A considerable amount of injuries and deaths occur each year in the UK as a result of falls from height, so it is essential that you are equipped not only with a safety harness, but a suitable safety harness for the type of job and activity that you are carrying out. Here at Life-Gear.com, we supply an array of various safety harness types, ideal for a range of uses.
Full Body Harnesses
PETZL AVAO Rope Access Safety Harness
Full body harnesses are designed to provide the user with maximum comfort during rope ascents. The X-shaped design wraps around the user to minimise pressure points during a period of prolonged suspension. With multiple loops available, this allows the user to hang from various points on the harness, as well as the ability to hang tools.
Sit & Work Positioning Harnesses
Tree Force Work Positioning Harness
Seat and work positioning harnesses also provide high levels on comfort as well as a durable and reliable solution when working at height. As a result of their high-quality webbing, padded leg loops/back and quick release buckles around the waist and legs, workers can work in confidence as well as comfort. Available with multiple equipment loops for tool attachments.
Children’s Harnesses
PETZL Children's Fall Protection Harness
Suitable for children aged between 4-9 years old. Our Children’s Safety Harnesses provide the perfect solution to keeping children safe while taking part in activities at height and is designed for children weighing less than 30kg. The design mimics that of a full body harness as children’s hips aren’t defined enough for a waist belt to latch onto, therefore levels of safety are increased. Buckles are also located on the back of the harness which prevents the child from adjusting them themselves.
For more information on our range Safety Harnesses, please do not hesitate to contact us today by calling 0117 9381 600 or emailing sales@life-gear.com. To view all of our Safety Harness types, click below!
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Whether you do it for work or pleasure, climbing can be extremely hazardous if you're not wearing the right PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
Fortunately, we stock a huge range of climbing PPE here at Life-Gear.com, so you can stay comfortable and safe while you're scaling those heights.
Here's a selection of the PPE products we offer for professional climbers and hobbyists alike:
Safety Harnesses
It is, of course, essential to wear a harness when climbing. Harnesses (when properly secured to an anchor point) prevent you from falling to the ground, and we have a huge range of high-quality harnesses to choose from here at Life-Gear.com, including full body harnesses and comfortable seat harnesses.
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Karabiners
Karabiners (sometimes spelled 'carabiners') are connectors that are indispensable when climbing. They connect equipment securely and hold fast while you're busy making your climb. Again, we stock an extensive variety of climbing karabiners here at Life-Gear.com, ranging from budget-friendly steel screw lock karabiners to the TRIACT-LOCK pulley carabiner.
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Ascenders
Ascenders / rope clamps can be used to keep things in position while climbing, as well as providing hand / foot holds to help you ascend quickly and safely. Our high-quality ascension rope clamps come in left- and right-handed configurations - click the link below to browse and buy online.
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Climbing Helmets
Head protection is crucially important when pursuing any potentially hazardous activity, and climbing is no exception. We stock a variety of specially-designed climbing helmets that offer superb comfort, ventilation and safety for climbers.
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Can't find the climbing equipment you need? Contact the Life-Gear.com team for assistance!
Has one of your vehicles ever gotten stuck in an area that’s difficult to move it from such as the snow or mud? Maybe you’ve broken down in an awkward place and can’t find a way to get back on the road? If you have, then you’re more than likely to have wished you had a piece of equipment to help you out! Tow chains are the perfect solution if and when you ever happen to find yourself stuck in one of these unfortunate dilemmas. But having a tow chain doesn’t necessarily mean that all your problems are solves, you need to know how to use one! Read on to find out how.
Our collection of Tow Chains
The Tow Chains that you can find here at Life-Gear.com are manufactured of a grade 80 heavy duty chain with an oval ring and hook at either end. As a result of their lightweight and small nature, you are able to easily store them and make them an essential part of your vehicle emergency kit, especially when you find yourself driving in areas and climates where the possibility of becoming stuck are high. When used in the correct way, tow chains can become a real life saver but can cause damage to your vehicle if you don’t know how to use them.
Connecting the hook to the towing vehicle
To remove a vehicle from being stuck, the first thing that you need to do is attach the hook end of the tow chain to the fully operational vehicle that will be towing the immobilised vehicle. This is usually attached to the rear bumper or to a trailer hitch, which tends to have loops for a hook to be connected. Either of these connection points will offer suitable support for most towing tasks. Ensure that no other areas of the car are used to attach the hook as damage may be caused. For an extra level of precaution, give the tow chain a few tugs after connecting the hook to make sure it is firmly fastened and not able to become loose during towing.
Connecting the chain to the immobilised vehicle
Before attaching the oval ring end of the chain to the vehicle that is stuck, you need to ensure that the chain hasn’t become twisted or tangled as this will affect the length of the chain and can cause wear and tear as time passes. After you’ve checked the chain is okay to be attached, you can proceed. The chain is often attached a tow hook or a robust steel loop located underneath the front bumper or close to the centre axle. Many vehicles may have plastic covers over their hooks or are hidden in recessed nooks. Regardless, it is vital that you don’t attach the tow chain directly onto the axle or any other part hanging from underneath the front of the vehicle.
Start to tow
After both ends have been securely connected, towing can now begin. The first thing you need to do, however, is to ensure that both vehicles are manned at all times. If the vehicle being towed is still functional, it should be placed in first gear with the handbrake lifted. If it is not functional, then it should be left in neutral with the handbrake lifted. The driver of the towing vehicle will need to creep forward slowly until the tow chain becomes tight, it is then able to be pulled away. It’s important to keep all movements slow and steady, anything abrupt and sudden will be felt by the towed vehicle and can cause the chain to break free.
Following these simple steps will allow you to tow any vehicle not only properly, but safely. To do this, however, you will first need to have a tow chain in your possession. If you do not have one, it is always good practice to keep one on hand. Here at Life-Gear.com, we supply a range of quality tow chains, able to pull vehicles weighing up to 32 tonnes. Simply click below to view our full collection of Tow Chains and purchase. If you have any questions or require further information regarding our Tow Chain collection, do not hesitate to contact us today.
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Climbing is a great activity for children and young people to enjoy. It boosts concentration - finding a route up a climbing wall requires a lot of focus! - and of course it's also great for improving strength, coordination, and general fitness.
But climbing can also be hazardous if you're not wearing the right safety equipment. Before letting your child climb, it's important to make sure that they are protected from falls - and to that end, we at Life-Gear.com are pleased to offer a great selection of children's climbing equipment at rock-bottom prices.
Here are some of the products that you can buy from our website today:
PETZL Fall Protection Harness for Children
Ideal for children aged 4-9 years
This safety harness can support children weighing up to 30kg (that's approximately 4st 10lb). The two-colour webbing makes this product easy to put on, and its full-body design provides improved safety for smaller children whose hips haven't fully developed yet. The clips are positioned at the back of the harness so that young wearers won't fiddle with them.
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Picchu-PETZL Children's Climbing Helmet
Ideal for children aged 3-8 years
Designed specifically for young rock climbers, this helmet's headband size can be adjusted between 48cm and 54cm. The helmet itself is sturdy, lightweight, and comfortable to wear, with side openings to enhance ventilation. Choose from two different colours: Coral (red) and Raspberry (pink).
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Older children and teenagers may find our regular safety harnesses and climbing helmets to be a better fit. We have a wide range of climbing equipment available for climbers of all ages!
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