The terms “Gate Flutter” and “Gate Whiplash” often come up in conversation when rock climbers discuss different carabiner gate types. Definitions for the these terms have generally evolved from common usage.
Feb 10, 2016
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Members: Equipment Inspection and Logging
Many industry Codes of Practice (COP), standards, and other documents ‘suggest’ roping technicians should ensure regular inspection of all equipment and that these inspections are documented to ensure trace-ability of
Jan 23, 2016
Munter Hitch
The Munter Hitch can be used as a personal belay ‘device’ or on an anchor to lower or belay another. This hitch, like most, has many names: Italian Hitch Nœud
Jan 21, 2016
Members: Factors of Safety Quiz Analysis
The Factors of Safety Quiz was published 25th July, 2015. The quiz has been completed some 1,100 times with an average result of 55.85%. Below is the quiz with the
Dec 23, 2015
Members: Energy Absorbers Quiz Analysis
The Energy Absorbing Lanyards Quiz was published on the 11 November, 2015. It has had 760 completions with an average result of 67.1%. Below is an overview of the quiz
Dec 23, 2015