Posts by David Parks
Great answers here, to add a single (non comprehensive) point I've learned through a dozen or so good falls I've taken or caught: as long as your not at risk of decking (either ground or ledge), an...
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Does anyone know if standard climbing harnesses (not chest harnesses) are actually rated (e.g. tested and certified) for use in upside down falls? Obviously falling upside down is a bad idea, and ...
A few points that haven't been added here yet: A common cause of rope failure that I've read about has come from accidental chemical contamination. For example one unlucky climber left their rope...
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