[NAGDU] light weight harness

[Danielle Ledet]

Julie what information you need to custom make a harness?

On 8/29/18, Julie Johnson via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I just weighed a harness I make and a leather harness I bought years ago
> from LDS leather.  Both harnesses are of a size to fit a 60 pound Lab with
> the same relative length handle.  For clarity, the leather harness is made
> in the typical American style, like what most of the programs use.  The
> handle length on the two harnesses are slightly different, but are the same
>
> relative to where the grip lies on the dog's back.  This is because the
> handle attachments on the two harnesses are not in the same exact place.
>
> Here are the numbers:
> OTG handle 13.4 ounces
> leather handle 11.8 ounces
> leather harness body 1 pound 4 ounces
> OTG harness body 9.7 ounces
> On the Go harness and handle 1 pound 7 ounces
> leather harness and handle 2 pounds
> So while the On The Go handle is slightly heavier, the overall harness and
> handle is a bit over a half a pound lighter.
>
> Of course this is based on the leather harness I have here and every program
>
> uses a slightly different set up, so your mileage may vary.
>
> Julie
> On The Go with Guide-and-Service-Dogs.com
> http://www.guide-and-service-dogs.com
> also find my products in the Blind Mice Mega Mall
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tracy Carcione via NAGDU
> Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 1:47 PM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Cc: Tracy Carcione
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] light weight harness
>
> I am not convinced that the new handle OnTheGo is using is lightweight.  My
> OnTheGo harness feels about the same weight as my TSE harness does, though
> I
> haven't actually weighed either of them.
> However, the new improved OnTheGo handle is un-wobbly, and can be detached
> easily, which is nice.
> Tracy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie Johnson
> via
> NAGDU
> Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 2:29 PM
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> Cc: Julie Johnson
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] light weight harness
>
> Well, actually, yes!  I'm the owner of On The Go and can help you out.  My
> web site is:
> http://www.guide-and-service-dogs.com
> I can be reached by email at: julielj at neb.rr.com
> and by phone at: 402-363-8997
>
> welcome to the list!
> Julie
> On The Go with Guide-and-Service-Dogs.com
> http://www.guide-and-service-dogs.com
> also find my products in the Blind Mice Mega Mall
> <https://www.blindmicemegamall.com/bmm/shop/Directory_Departments?storeid=19
> 16046>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dennis via NAGDU
> Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 1:23 PM
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Cc: dennis
> Subject: [NAGDU] light weight harness
>
> New to the list. Have had my first guide dog for a year now.  Looking for a
> lightweight harness.  Marion suggested "on the go" I've scoured the web and
> cannot find this harness.  Any suggestions?
>
> Dennnis
>
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