OK speedlasher we get it, your the greatest lineman ever (3 min. a pole) and had outstanding teachers. But what's your point?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSV8dFSMJoY&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjVgCoeZrG0 (open in new window)
If you look, there is a outside D ring for joint poles you can't hitch hike, you can free climb with this belt. And there are extra add ons you can buy for the fat poles. The question is have you used one, and if so did you like it?