BMC Report 25/05/2019 Crookrise (North Yorkshire) Trad rock climbing

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Date of Incident

25/05/2019

Country

England

Area

Crookrise (North Yorkshire)

Route

The Forager

Incident

Climbing route, took a few falls on wild country cam, cam held, but when seconding up, noticed the extendable dyneema sling had almost cut through due to load.

Lessons

Check gear carefully after a fall including slings. Contact manufacturer about the issue

Activity

Trad rock climbing

When

Ascending

Injury

No injury

Causes

Equipment failure

Anonymous?

Reported By

Partner

Wearing Helmets?

Yes

Rescue Services Involved?

N/a

Author

Esther Pyle

25 May 2019 at 21:05:46

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