Sharp objects and edges surrounding your rope are one of the main risks when working on ropes. Whether you're working at heights or in alpine environments, protecting your rope should always be a top priority.
When ascending on ropes, the dynamic movement can cause the rope to rub against edges, leading to potential damage. In this video, we explore how quickly a rope can be damaged by such movements and which parameters influence this risk the most.
Written Article about this topic in more detail:
✅ https://edelrid.com/eu-en/knowledge/knowledge-base/sharp-edges-ascending
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - The test set-up
01:35 - What will be tested
03:25 - Tests & Results
05:24 - Summary & Conclusion
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