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shrug7
Jan 5, 2007, 4:29 PM
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I noticed this on my belay loop (See Attached) last night while I was at the gym. The harness is three months old.
It is time for a replacement?
Or is that stitching that got pulled up just superficial and don't worry about it.
(Petzl Corax if anyone is wondering)
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roy_hinkley_jr
Jan 5, 2007, 4:45 PM
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shrug7 wrote: just superficial and don't worry about it.
Bingo
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wzrdgandalf
Jan 5, 2007, 4:45 PM
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I would still climb on it. Most of the strength in the belay loop comes from the large black stiches. The outside stitching it there so things dont snag the flapping pieces of belay loop.
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redpoint73
Jan 5, 2007, 6:08 PM
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3 months huh? If its a small, it needs to be retired. Send it to me and I will properly dispose of it. It its a large, its fine to use.
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bill413
Jan 5, 2007, 6:11 PM
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redpoint73 wrote: 3 months huh? If its a small, it needs to be retired. Send it to me and I will properly dispose of it. It its a large, its fine to use.
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shrug7
Jan 5, 2007, 7:24 PM
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Petzl size 2 buddy, sorry looks like i'll have to find another way to dispose of it.....
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cracklover
Jan 5, 2007, 7:34 PM
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This is why it would be helpful to publish a photo of Todd Skinner's belay loop. Without it, some folks are questioning perfectly good harnesses.
GO
The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom. (William Blake)
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shrug7
Jan 5, 2007, 7:42 PM
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Agreed, I believe there is another post regarding the pic of his belay loop. I had read the article in latest Rock & Ice and seeing this last night just got me a bit worried. I figure it was better to ask and be safe.
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crimpandgo
Jan 5, 2007, 7:50 PM
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It is rumored belay loops colored green are not as strong.. better replace it with red
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d1ll1gaf
Jan 5, 2007, 7:54 PM
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Good News,
I am a specialist at disposing of size 2 petzl harness's!!!
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shrug7
Jan 5, 2007, 8:02 PM
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That was a quick upgrade. now my belay loop is stronger...next time I think i'll just try duct tape. 
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bill413
Jan 5, 2007, 8:48 PM
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Phew!
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