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Question on SRT 1 Year, 8 Months ago  
I am curious in anybody is using a second line as safety when climbing? I have been considering purchasing a Petzl ASAP and adsorber for use on a second line. This seems to me to be an excellent idea to use in SRT. posted by: mrtree
 
 
 
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1 Year, 8 Months ago  
pros and cons:

pro:

- extra backup for the climber if the main climbing rope anchor point (llmb) breaks, etc.

- usd widely in industry (window washing, tower access, etc)

Cons:

- anothe rope and gear set to manage in the tree

- the second rope better be a DYNAMIC rope or a static rope with a energy asorbing lanyard to climber connection (to absorb fall energy if main (primary) rope fails.

- extra gear to lug around.

my 2 cents
 
 
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