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kaivalyavarma
Dec 30, 2006, 10:14 AM
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What do you think of attaching a rope sling to waist and connecting it to the belay rope, so that in case if the harness fails due to any reason the rope sling will keep you connected to the belay system. Climber wont be free from the belay rope. Will appreciate suggestions.
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bradnicholson
Dec 30, 2006, 1:17 PM
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not sure that would do anything if indeed your belay loop failed.
a better method would be to take a small sling pull it through both leg loops and around the waist band, put a locking carabiner at the point where the thre bights come together and then attach with a prussik or mechanical equivalent. this will provide a second independent check to your belay loop.
in my opinion not enough people back up their reppels.
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tattooed_climber
Dec 31, 2006, 4:11 AM
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a good bigwall rack should double as a chest harness...
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angusmacginny
Dec 31, 2006, 6:28 AM
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I think thats a totally retarded idea. Replace your harness once every 5 or so years and dont worry about it.
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bradnicholson
Dec 31, 2006, 2:57 PM
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while it is not the smartest idea i've ever heard and replacing your harness is good practice it is also imperative to back up a repel. esp. descending and esp in the mountains you want independent dual systems as much as possible.
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this is not the main reason to use a backup though - more so if you let go somehow you don't die
