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This rappel ring could kill someone
🕑 Added 2022-12-14 16:25:09 +0000 UTCPATRONS: This is a full value tight edit. I experimented with more text on screen to see if it helps the audience follow along with either MBS or the results or which test we are on. Let me know what you think.
How strong are rappel rings? It only needs to be about 2x more than your weight to hold you during a rappel (in case you don't rappel smooth). Add a little safety ratio for good measure and it's super good enough. The problem is if it wears down. https://www.instagram.com/kevhamrich/ pulled this rolled aluminum SMC rappel ring off a popular route in Yosemite and it broke at 1.5kN instead of it's 14kN it is rate for, which is legitimately dangerous.
Our results and more thoughts are on our blog page: https://www.hownot2.com/post/rappel-ring
Comments
It is insane the person before the guy who took it off, rappelled on it. Granted there was a 2nd just as bad ring but still.
It’s bonkers that anybody descending on gear like that would not take A few moments to back that death trap up with a QuickLink, or even a carabiner with some tape on the gate.
