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Ripstop Style Quickdraw

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Joss 22 Jan 2007

Would there be a way to use a series of knots (possibly slip knots) in a regular sling and use in a quickdraw, in order to create the effect of a ripstop, i.e. some forces would be dissipated as each slip knot pops out, in the same way that force is dissipated with ripstop seams popping away when loaded.

Snorkers McPorkers 22 Jan 2007

In reply to Joss:

Just buy a couple of screamers.

task-o 22 Jan 2007

In reply to Joss:

Yes - both Petzl and Yates (and others) make these. They are long slings folded over and sewn down the center. The stitching rips at a set load so that the overall force of the fall is spread over a longer period. They're normally called "rippers" or "screamers" - however they are not reusable which i think is what you're talking about.

Wingnut 22 Jan 2007

In reply to Joss:
http://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?t=199530&v=1#2908272

(NB: Not referred to as "Chris Tan Death Products" without reason. :

jkarran 22 Jan 2007

In reply to Joss:

I made one from a few different dia loops of 2mm cord all backed up by a sling. I drop tested it at the wall and it sort of worked. Just buy one unless you enjoy making stuff more than using it.

jk