distantThunder
Aug 8, 2013, 12:41 AM
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First, very sorry to hear about a tragic accident. Prayers for the family and friends involved.
It's interesting to hear more people talking about autoblocs. They were not used in the old days. Back in prehistoric times, when folks just used Figure-8's (or Munter hitches ... doncha love 'em!), and then later ATC's, we basically relied on competent rapelling. Use a rig that has enough friction for your purposes, stay balanced, stay in control - mentally and physically. And in a group - just send the most competent (or the most expendable!) person first and ask them to belay from the ground by tugging the rope - when the next person is on.
I think when you add more and more gear - the system may not be getting safer. It can get too complex.
dT
(This post was edited by distantThunder on Aug 8, 2013, 12:42 AM)
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