Keyword: breakage

Fixexes as ticking time bombs

Fortunately, excavators that have been ground in and fixed for a short or longer period of time have so far only rarely led to accidents. But when a rope breaks, the effects are often devastating. We spoke to Daniel Benz, club president of EastBolt, about a danger in sport climbing that is known to many but still doesn't get the attention it deserves.

The ultimate test: We tested old climbing equipment

We drove to Mammut's headquarters to test your old climbing equipment. We have put ropes, belts and carabiners through their paces. When will the 20-year-old rope in the drop tower break? What is a normal fall and does it even occur in reality? We clarify.

Michele Caminati survives 10 meter fall after rope break

Recently we received news that Michele Caminati suffered a 7 meter fall on The Elder Statesman route (HXS 10a) in the Curbar sector in the Peak District...

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