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OZYMINDIAS ORIGINAL - An intro to aid 26-Feb-2016 At 3:06:12 PM Jok

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On 26/02/2016 Goshen wrote:
>http://www.peguet.fr/self-certified-maillon-rapide-quick-links/delta-maillon-rapide

>primary anchors... There's plenty worse out there; at least these ones
>are rated.

I agree that there is plenty worse out there and these would be fine to rappel off of, but they are not rated. This particular mallion comes from the self certified product range of the manufacture, it is has not been tested by an independent body or manufactured and marked IAW any national/international standards.

However this company does have a rated range and they are found here:
http://www.peguet.fr/ppe-certified-maillon-rapide-quick-links
I understand that both ranges would go through the same manufacturing process and most likely use the same materials therefore these would be acceptable to some people; however, every climber has their own acceptable level of risk that is a completely personal thing. One person’s techniques or gear may be completely fine to them but absolutely unacceptable to someone else, and there is nothing wrong with that. My personal level is quite low; this is because climbing in the NT is wild and secluded. Most of the places I visit are at least 1 to 1.5 hours travel from the nearest help, no phone reception and the nearest Med heli is a couple hundred Kms away. There are no tourists around and I have only ever seen one other climber, if something goes wrong we are completely alone. This is why I don’t trust items like bolts or unrated gear.

Gfdonc, WOW, that hanger is horrendous.

Shortman, Thanks and definitely give one a shot, it’s the best thing I have ever done and Georgie and I are already looking for the next adventure. We are considering doing the 2 day hike to Federation peak in Tas and climbing the Blade Ridge, a 420m grade 18.