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billl7


Aug 6, 2013, 2:42 AM

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Re: [wonderwoman] Climber fell 40-60 feet while repelling
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wonderwoman wrote:
Personally, I set up my autobloc on my brake hand side. If I were to lose control, my cord would eventually jam up my rap device, preventing me from going further.

Maybe test if jamming actually happens?

I have heard of one accident where jamming occurred under soaking wet conditions. But other evidence indicates some rap devices will simply push the autoblock down like it wasn't even there.

Edit: I was assuming Syd meant an autoblock below the rap device and properly set so it can not extend into the rap device.


(This post was edited by billl7 on Aug 6, 2013, 2:45 AM)



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