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I noticed that black diamond has started producing a similiar dogbone that is tapered on both ends.

http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/ge ... ogbone.php

I am still waiting for an official response from Petzl.

After being referred to email someone else, I got this response. Looks like he just typed my name into a set form without even reading my email. Thanks for all the help petzl. I could not have found this advice anywhere else.

Jordan,

Equipment will deteriorate with time and use. The lifetime of a product is influenced by a variety of factors including frequency, intensity and environment of use. If you have doubts about the integrity of your equipment I’d recommend you retire it.

Take a look at these links: http://www.petzl.com/EPI/normes/norGene_EN.php . There are some tips on inspection of equipment as well as information about wear on equipment.

Cheers,

Matt Brejcha
Warranty and Returns Specialist

I email the mnfr. of a product to get their insight on why i'm having issues. I mean, afterall, they made the product, I was expecting something more than a fancy, "when in doubt, throw it out". An a more in-depth analysis and response might've gone a long way for build some brand loyalty in me too, but oh well. Not mad or anything, just was hoping to be impressed.

You should repost your topic at rockclimbing.com, there is a lot more people on that website. Maybe someone there has some more information on the subject.

Maybe you could mail that dogbone to someone who can have it pull tested. I sure would love to see the results, and I bet I'm not the only one.

It's too bad Kolin Powick who wrote that awesome article: http://www.bdel.com/scene/beta/qc_kp_archive.php#010906 works for BD and not Petzl, or else I'm sure he would be happy to test it. He still might, you should email him and see what he has to say about this situation and if he would have it tested for you:
askkp@bdel.com

Shorter the fall means greater impact force on your gear less rope stretch and a harder catch if you're taking short minor falls over and over it's harder on your draws than a couple huge wippers that was the reply we got at Phillip Galls when we talked to our Petzl rep in reference to this question but if you'd like to pursue it further stop by in your next trip to the red and i'll send it off to the tech guys at petzl to play with and try to get a replacement. My names Tristan Pm me if you have any more questions

Thanks a lot! I actually had talked to a petzl tech guy over the weekend and he told me pretty much the same thing. I'm sending him my draw and he said they'll give it a look, strength test it if it looks funny, and send me a new one . Much better than than the first guy to contact me, go petzl.