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Activity
Trad rock climbing
When
Descending
Injury
None
Incident
Abbing off lost horizon, I found part way down that I'd put the belay device on my leg loop. Felt a bit unbalanced, but otherwise OK. But I felt very lucky that the leg loop held. I did have a prussik on, which might have held, had the leg loop gone, but I don't really recommend this as a way of descending.
Lessons
No excuse, I normally check ABC Anchor Belay Carabiner as my ab mantra, but still managed this numpty mistake. Not spotted by the people with me either. Let's all check ourselves and our buddies more closely.....
Causes
Abseil or rappel failure or error
Anonymous?
Yes
Reported By
Participant
Wearing Helmets?
Yes
Rescue Services Involved?
Author
13 May 2019 at 08:57:03
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