j_ung
Feb 10, 2011, 2:20 PM
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sp115 wrote: USnavy wrote: ... Not a month goes by that I don't see some new climber fail to double back their harness... I'm vigilant about the pre-climb inspection and in more than a dozen years of climbing I've never seen a partner not double-back their harness. Not once. And that includes the leg-loop buckles as well. Where are you seeing this happen, outside or in a gym?
I certainly haven't seen it as often as the OP, but I do notice it every once in a while. I always say something when I do. It's not something anybody can argue an opposite opinion over: your buckle needs to be doubled back + it isn't = thanks, I totally missed that—pretty much every time.
FWIW, if anybody is especially worried about it, they can grab a speed buckle harness (which I don't personally care for, but whatever). Also, Metolius Safe-Tech harnesses have a buckle that's good to 10kN when it isn't doubled back. There may be others out there that have similar qualities.
(This post was edited by j_ung on Feb 10, 2011, 2:21 PM)
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