Description
Choking off using a carabiner, what are your thoughts? is it dangerous? Is it a technique you use often? Why do you feel that way?
00:00:00 Video topic
00:01:08 explanation of systems and scenarios
00:02:23 what professional training says
00:02:48 the argument not to climb on choked carabiner
00:03:59 Concerns using as your high tie in point
00:06:00 Quicker than tying and untying
00:06:54 A manufacturers view on this topic
00:07:20 Loading a system choked with carabiner
00:07:42 Does side loading occur?
00:08:41 When side loading is likely to occur
00:09:55 Taking a fall on a skinny pole
00:10:45 Carabiner Orientation
00:11:48 Other options
00:13:26 Rigging choked off with carabiner
00:13:58 Rigging branches
00:15:39 rigging bigger wood
00:16:19 Cycles to failure
00:18:17 Final thoughts
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