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jt512
Apr 26, 2010, 7:59 PM
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rock_ranger wrote: jt512 wrote: potreroed wrote: The belayer in the original post was using a reverso; Gail's belayer was using an atc; both accidents could have been avoided had the belayers been using a gri-gri or a cinch. For every accident caused by misuse of a conventional belay device, there's an accident caused by misuse of a Grigri. Could that mean Cinches are the answer, or are they just less popular? Jay A friend of mine died recently when his belayer with a Cinch dropped him. Funny how this kind of shit wasn't rapid when it was hip belays. Guess they paid more attention back in the day...
Please misuse words only in less serious posts, so I can give you shit about it without feeling guilty.
Incidentally, the details of that accident would be worth knowing. I don't think I've heard of another serious accident while using a Cinch.
Jay
(This post was edited by jt512 on Apr 26, 2010, 8:01 PM)
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Post edited by jt512
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