Broke 0 #26 August 27, 2008 When I first started climbing the guys would say how much it would suck if their ring got stuck in a crack with a ring still attached, because the ring would act like a stopper nut, and take the finger with it.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danielcroft 2 #27 August 27, 2008 Yep, no more rings for me. Pictures like that don't gross me out or scare me that much. I'm going to prevent it happening though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ether 0 #28 August 29, 2008 Ok, I read the thread from a few years ago that covered this ground.. someone said "well what about wrist-mounted altimeters? aren't they a snag hazard too?" and on thinking about it, I'm not so sure that they're not... Sure, the wrist strap is velcro and *theoretically* the velcro should give way before your hand or wrist... but the sheer (sideways pull) strength for velcro is way strong er than the peel strength. Picture something (a disconnected riser, or the bridle perhaps) wrapped around the altimeter and pulling parallel to your arm. Is the strap going to open? Perhaps someone can rig something up with a force meter to test...Looking for newbie rig, all components... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braz933 0 #29 August 29, 2008 That picture was NASTY! I have started a list of things to get in oder to start jumping solo. I guess I also need a list for things to leave at home.....the ring will be at the top of that list. Braz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
