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Re: [holdplease2] Belayer Failure = Broken Back:
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billl7
Feb 13, 2007, 3:41 AM
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holdplease2 wrote: In this case, I go for rule #2: Never un-necessarilly shock load any system if you can keep from it. You just increase the odds of system failure if something isn't quite perfect. Why the hell jump off of the top of a climb if you don't have to? If I were a gym owner and somebody was doing this all the time, I think I'd ask them to stop.
Besides most gyms are intentionally doing this all the time anyway when they do lead belay certifications/checks. Climbing teams supported by gyms also routinely do this to train the members to not be afraid of falling - gives them an extra edge over gumbies like me. And the gym very well ought to have something in place to check for the need for periodic maintainance ... or know that it is not needed.
Bill L
(This post was edited by billl7 on Feb 13, 2007, 3:45 AM)
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