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Re: [randyb] Double up on everything except the belay loop..:
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Valarc
Feb 2, 2009, 8:13 PM
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randyb wrote: Fewer pieces equal less parts to worry about failing. If you take a look at your harness you are basically turning your locking beaner into a belay loop that follows the exact path as the loop. It is clearly not a normal thing to worry about your belay loop failing but I imagine Todd Skinner would offer advice about belay loops if he had survived the faliure of his...
I imagine he would offer more advice about inspecting and replacing gear.
Belay loops are consistently rated FAR stronger than the closed gate strength of belay carabiners. If you're that worried about the weak link in your system, you'd be better off switching to a steel belay biner than bypassing the belay loop.
Look, if you like using your belay biner through the harness points, good on you, but don't delude yourself into thinking you're any safer by doing so.
(This post was edited by Valarc on Feb 2, 2009, 8:14 PM)
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Post edited by Valarc
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