flawr‭

In addition to previous answers: Consider the center of mass. The "modern" car usually are quite front heavy (quite often the engine, gearbox, clutch etc. are all in the front) in contrary to the ...

posted 8y ago by flawr‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

In addition to the other answer I'd like to add that ropes are way safer than webbing in a scenarion where it actually comes in contact with rock. This is the case in top rope anchors when you have...

posted 8y ago by flawr‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

The strength is dependent mainly on the angle between the two ropes form, on which the hammock is hung, and the weight you want the hammock to support. For a traditional hammock the angles of the ...

posted 8y ago by flawr‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

There are a few options: No gear: Actually even with a free hanging rope you would not need any gear (assuming you can hold your own weight with just your hands) using the russian wrap. It does h...

posted 7y ago by flawr‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

One very easy method to determine the MA of a pulley system is the T-method: You assume that you pull with one unit of tension. Next you assume each contiguous section has the same amount of tensi...

posted 7y ago by flawr‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

I can only agree with the previous answers that clipping into the tie in points just increases the risk of the carabiner not being loaded as designed. And there have been accidents of carabiners ...

posted 7y ago by flawr‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

I just have experience in maintaining Hiking trails: You usually work in groups, and if the location cannot be reached using any motorized veicles, we distribute our tools among ourselves (nobody h...

posted 6y ago by flawr‭

Two answers: If you are climbing toprope, then you connect the rope via locking carabiner to your belay loop. You do not have to expect high forces. If you are leading you should tie the rope dir...

posted 9y ago by flawr‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

Recently I saw an arborist climbing up a single rope with an unbelievable speed, as if it was just a ladder. Of course he was using all kinds of specialized gear including foot/chest ascenders and ...

7 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by flawr‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

Now after I got some answers I'd like to post my own observations: The most 'efficient' method I found so far with out using foot ascenders is using two conventional ascenders/(or prussiks/tibloc ...

posted 8y ago by flawr‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

(First of all: I'm not used to the english words here.) I think tillering trees refere to the contraptiosn you do mount on walls / something standing upright, using a string and a pulley. But you c...

posted 8y ago by flawr‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

I do not know any rule of thumbs but I do have some knowledge in physics and math, so lets see what we can do with that=) Let's assume the energy that is put into an arrow is independent of the we...

posted 8y ago by flawr‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

I'm not aware of any special technique, as it mostly does depend on the actual situation. If you already rappelled quite a length, then the force pulling you to the rock might not be to great anym...

posted 8y ago by flawr‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

In addition to @Mike's excellent answer I'd like to suggest replacing the barrel knots of the double fisherman's with blake hitches. If properly dressed and set this will prevent the loop from slid...

posted 6y ago by flawr‭

I think one of the most comprehensive lists is maintained by the UIAA: https://www.theuiaa.org/safety-standards/recalls/ EDIT3: It seems to be working fine again. EDIT2: Currently there are no ...

posted 6y ago by flawr‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭