drop tests Archive
There is no standardised test for rope abrasion so a method was devised at RopeLab to attempt to compare ropes. It must be stated clearly that it would be very difficult to model or make general assumptions
We have done many drop tests at RopeLab over the last few years. For each test, we must make a decision whether to use rigid steel test masses, semi-anthropomorphic test manikins (like Rescue Randy), or human subjects. Often, we
Technicians regularly use toothed-cam ascenders such as the Petzl Croll. For climbing ropes, the chest-mounted Croll is normally used in conjunction with another handled ascender and foot loop. Technicians are generally taught to ensure they are also attached to this
In many scenarios, when confronted with a steel hand rail it may be tempting to use it as a lanyard attachment point. Many people pass the lanyard with their connector around the structure and simply clip it back
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. Gate Flutter: A mode of oscillation setup