On 29/11/2007 AlanD wrote:
>I fully admit that the likely hood of a rope braking is low during a fall,
>but the potential does exist, particularly if the rope is not well maintained
>and regularly inspected.
Never has a rope broken in a climbing fall except where severely compromised by chemicals or sharp edges (as far as I know - anyone heard/seen different?).
Therefore, I strongly disagree that the likelihood of a rope breaking during a fall is low, I think the likelihood is closer to non-existent. |