For the saftey of all........(a joke)

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kneebar
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For the saftey of all........(a joke)

Post by kneebar »

I was thinking.......all those sport routes out there are seriously dangerous places. To alleviate the safety hazard that have been created by all you well meaning route developers I suggest a few simple alterations to existing routes in several stages done over several years.

Stage "A". Problem- Redundancy, While leading a climber clips into one bolt at a time ........if that bolt blows we are DEAD!

Solution- add 2 more bolts at the first 3 clips creating a bomb-proof anchor system with a 2 chain clipping point. One
of the biners off the chains should be a screw-gate locker, both must be clipped to be safe.

Stage "B". Problem-Redundancy.The rope, we all know those suckers can break, if it breaks we are DEAD!

Solution- We need to start climbing with 2-11mm ropes, now that would be safe.

Stage "C". Problem-Redundancy. We rely on a single partner to belay, if they pass out from the previous evenings binge-drinking we are DEAD!

Solution-We have 2-11mm ropes, why not utilize them in the safest way. A second belayer is the obvious choice, it
would be the safest option.

Stage "D". Problem-Fear. I'm scared on routes because the bolts are too far apart.

Solution-Add a chain starting at the ground, ending at the anchor. That way I could clip into the chain any time I want along the way, It would be the safest thing to do! :)
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Post by Don McGlone »

So you actually got Charlie to belay you yesterday, huh?
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Post by pigsteak »

I am sorry you had to add (a joke) to your post....says much about the current state of affairs.
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Post by meetVA »

Climbing went well for you this weekend? Nice!
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Post by krampus »

such a sad state of affairs indeed
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Post by Myke Dronez »

Should have just omitted 'a joke' and watched the antics ensue.
Come to think of it I have seen double ropes in action at the Roadside slab wall.
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Post by charlie »

Don McGlone, PunKen left me but I did get to play with Blake, his lovely wife, and the Capn.
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Post by kneebar »

I felt the need to add (a joke) in the end............I can either be inraged or just laugh about it.

Chuck, I wouldn't trust your belaying unless you had partaken in the proper training regiment the night before. As you have had practically everytime we climb together.

Cheers!
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