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A_3 · 11-10-2008, 01:45 AM

Jeez man, that's a terrifying mistake. At first I thought you meant that after you tied into your anchor that you didn't loop back on your figure-eight, and I was going to call you the luckiest man alive.

I climb a lot as well, and I'll often have OCD moments mid-climb where I have to check all my gear to make sure I'm cool. But I figure better safe than dead.

This sort of thing does happen though. If you do a little wikipedia'ing you can read about all sorts of world renown climbers putting themselves in threatening situations by sketching on their equipment.

I'm sure your confidence will come back in time. Though I bet you'll be double-checking all your knots, buckles, and ropes from now on. As long as your conscious and responsible, climbing is a relatively safe sport.

Good luck man, and hope to hear about you dyno'ing some 12C's soon.

11-10-2008, 01:45 AM	#7
A_3 Farm Team Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Exp:	Jeez man, that's a terrifying mistake. At first I thought you meant that after you tied into your anchor that you didn't loop back on your figure-eight, and I was going to call you the luckiest man alive. I climb a lot as well, and I'll often have OCD moments mid-climb where I have to check all my gear to make sure I'm cool. But I figure better safe than dead. This sort of thing does happen though. If you do a little wikipedia'ing you can read about all sorts of world renown climbers putting themselves in threatening situations by sketching on their equipment. I'm sure your confidence will come back in time. Though I bet you'll be double-checking all your knots, buckles, and ropes from now on. As long as your conscious and responsible, climbing is a relatively safe sport. Good luck man, and hope to hear about you dyno'ing some 12C's soon.