Are redirect slings considered life support?

[islandarb]

Good to see everyone twigged to the implications of even a short fall, particularly the possible swing into a branch/trunk aspect, the spinal lurch/jolt etc. Any fall is not good, but the worst is all the way the mother earth. So if you lose a redirect I guess I'm pointing out the mother earth meaning of fall being avoided.

Bet the practicality is 0.01% sling failures to 99.99% tree structure failures in practice. Remember those slings are 23 kN.

Yes mine were tree failures.

 

[Merle Nelson]

Howknot2 put out a video that was eye popping for what some climbers trust in regards to webbing material. Including the consequences of same at times. I'll try to find the link.

 

[ghostice]

Even another reason to like ice climbing even more - every spring all that seasons old abalakovs are swept away . . . (aside from the plastic in the stream flow). Thanks for this link.

 

[ClimbingTN]

The muletape is actually 3/4 inch and is rated at 6000 lbs. I understand the risk so, I won’t be hanging on it. It should make good slings for the light stuff I work with.

 

[islandarb]

Yes mine were tree failures.

What I mean is the redirect broke out the branch holding it. Not the tree failing. That was not correct.

 

[Matias]

What I mean is the redirect broke out the branch holding it. Not the tree failing. That was not correct.

Man, I definitely misunderstood it that way

 

[Mowerr]

I have no time but I can confirm that if you listen. To Paul your good

 

[islandarb]

I have no time but I can confirm that if you listen. To Paul your good

Ha, kind words. I have a passion for all things arboriculture. I am a steward, so all I have been so graciously taught and learned I freely pass on. Everyday I try to learn something to make this work safer which seems to also make it easier. Keep charging forward.

 

[Bart_]

6000 lbs is 26.6 kn, plenty big for a redirect for practical purposes even with derating to say 80% due to knot weakening IMO.

I always thought "trust the thingamajig on the rock face to catch you - who put it there when into what rock? Risk!!!!" anchoring to a boulder or stump - heebie-jeebies! not for me thank you unless I knew for sure it was sound (rock/bolt anchor only!)

slack line center jumpers/swingers are nuts and periodically die