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Frank Ricci Comment by Frank Ricci on November 8, 2009 at 11:47am
Art,
Has a good point, adding extra safety controls is always a good practice.
Art Zern Comment by Art Zern on November 7, 2009 at 11:17am
Hey Frank,

Good stuff. We have added a few wraps on the lower rung to act as a brake for heavier "loads" and to compensate for the possible dynamic load if the FF or unconscious victim loads the rope before the belay man is ready.

Keep up the good work,

Art
Todd McKee Comment by Todd McKee on November 3, 2009 at 9:44am
Good STUFF!

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