replacement bridge on Sequoia - 22kN?!?

[robinia]

I just replaced my bridge on a sequoia SRT with a Petzl Twister:
http://en.petzl.com/petzl/ProProduits?Produit=440
but it's only rated at 22kN.
Is this going to be a problem? I know most standards are set for 5000 lbf and this sits just under. Any real hazards with the 22kN?

 

[tophopper]

Should be fine since the Seqioua itself is rated for 15kn.


http://en.petzl.com/ProduitsServices/C690F0_SEQUOIA_C695000C_web.pdf

 

[ClimbnFish]

I'm primarily a rec climber and and a fairly new one at that, however, I too use the Petzl Sequoia (not the SRT) and like it very much.

A quick couple questions; one about how you attached the Twister bridge and another as to why you choose to switch the bridge from the original. First off, did you use the screw links supplied with the new bridge or discard them by directly installing the twister to the Gated Rings on the Sequoia SRT? I guess my second question is simply to understand for my own education on the subject matter, not to question your judgement.

Regards,

 

[robinia]

I used the gated rings that came with the harness. I'm sure that the links that came with the twister are stronger but I'm not a fan of screw-links.
I liked the twister better as a bridge because it's beefier, a bit less flexible and I figured the swivel would run better through it. It's also longer than the bridge that came with the harness. (Also I had one on hand already- I almost bought a Miniboss harness and had already bought the bridge for it.)
Turns out it may be a stronger bridge as well- another good reason.
Cheers,
Rob

 

[ClimbnFish]

Rob thanks, I'm at the stage of my climbing where I question the strength of all my equipment. I guess that's something all you professionals go through, which I have great respect for. I too thought about the strength of Petzl's bridge, but then again, I question everything. I'm sure that will pass or ease with time.

The way you explained how you rigged it makes sense and is what I had thought, but I had to ask. Using the screw links would just add length and be totally unnecessary. As I mentioned, I'm using the Sequoia as well and have one of Petzl's swivels on it that I attach my carabiner to. It seems to work well, however, I can't argue that the rated strength of the Twister good.

I've followed some threads on the Sequoia and others have commented on the bridge so I was simply curious to learn more.

Thanks for the follow up.

Regards,

Eric