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Incident
I was belaying and my partner was leading a VS route. They had placed a tricam as the first gear placement and were doing a tricky move above it at around 10ft height. They fell and decked out as the gear popped out of the crack. Luckily they jumped back onto a soft landing so were unscathed.
Lessons
Be aware that gear can fail at any time. Ensure good placements.
Always wear a helmet- we were wearing helmets and my partner thinks this did protect the back of their head
Activity
Trad rock climbing
When
Ascending
Injury
No injury
Causes
Equipment failure
Anonymous?
Yes
Reported By
Participant
Wearing Helmets?
Yes
Rescue Services Involved?
None
Author
30 June 2020 at 15:32:11
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