Well.. most of use do. When we intend to fly a bucket all day. I was talking about when I use it just for a free ride to top, and jump out ready to work a line.
Oh gawd. That's what I thought. You ever used an avao for climbing? I did. Once. Hence why I adopted the lanyard/Sequoia trick. Sonofabitch. I also agree on your point about the fall arrest over the Sequoia.. that would be strictly for compliances sake.
I would also like to know more about this. I use a petzl avao 90% of the time when I'm in the bucket. BUT, there are instances I jump in with my Sequoia, my climb line bagged at my feet, lanyard tied off and cinched as close as I can. I cut my way in, set my anchor and jump the bucket. It's...
I have an inward herniation of my l5-s1 disc. Sciatic pain was the absolute worst of it. With PT and being aware that the injury is there had helped tremendously. It's not gone.. but for all intents and purposes it's rather menial. I also am currently dealing with a pilonidal cyst.. that is...
That does seem highly unlikely. I think it was more in response to the military grade pneumatic launcher killing someone. And, I frankly wouldn't want to take a 16oz shot bag to the dome from 50' either.