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stamplis
Feb 25, 2009, 6:45 AM
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Registered: Sep 16, 2005
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I had the "pleasure" of catching a pretty big fall factor this past summer (on an alpine route, on a small stance gear anchor, no less). Leader was 10 feet above the belay, hadn't put a piece in, sketched out and took a fall. I was anticipating it so I was able to brace myself and get my brake hand back on my hip. Perhaps it was the adrenalin, but the impact was not as severe as I was expecting. The anchor held (3 solid nuts and an old pin). I was belaying with an ATC off my harness, no glove, palm in the downward position. No burns or noticeable slippage. The fall factor may have been reduced as the leader glanced off a small ledge on his way past me. I think the key for me was being able to anticipate it and adjust my body position. If he had just popped off with no warning, the fall would likely be harder to catch. We continued the climb but he was done leading for the day!
(This post was edited by stamplis on Feb 25, 2009, 6:46 AM)
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