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Q&A Major fall, same for static and dynamic?

The UIAA says that you should retire your gear after a major fall is a fall with fall factor > 1.77. Now I was wondering if this criterion is the same for all kinds of material ? Dynamic rope...

1 answer  ·  posted 10y ago by Nick‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

#2: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2020-04-17T21:00:33Z (over 4 years ago)
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#1: Initial revision by user avatar Nick‭ · 2020-04-17T21:00:33Z (over 4 years ago)
<p>The UIAA says that you should retire your gear after a major fall is a fall with fall factor > 1.77.</p>

<p>Now I was wondering if this criterion is the same for all kinds of material ?</p>

<ul>
<li>Dynamic ropes</li>
<li>Semi-dynamic ropes</li>
<li>Static ropes (or slings)</li>
<li>Your metal gear</li>
</ul>

<p>I've read the <a href="http://www.petzl.com/files/all/technical-notice/both/protecting-equipment-tips_EN.pdf" rel="noreferrer">tips for protecting your equipment</a> on the Petzl site and they don't seem to make a distinction between the above.</p>