In reply to simes303:
> The instructional videos on the Pongoose website at times show the user clipped in to only one bolt, with enough slack out to ensure a ground fall were the bolt to fail or the quickdraw to accidentally unclip.
> This is very irresponsible.
Thank you for your comments, feedback is always welcome and important to us. We are sorry you feel that showing the standard way of using a clipstick whilst up a route is irresponsible. It is certainly a difficult issue to address as it is the way climbers have been doing this since clipsticks were introduced, which will, by its very nature, mean relying on a single bolt and having quite a bit of slack out. It is assumed in the climbing world that each climber is aware of the risks of climbing, including bolt integrity and slack in the rope system, however this is not always the case and you are right to highlight this. Especially in light of the recent bolt failures outlined by the Dorset Bolt Fund in their recent UKC article.
As a brand, and individuals, the safety of climbers is extremely important to us. Taking on board your comments regarding our position from a legal perspective, we have amended our videos accordingly and now purely show use of the product on the ground. We now also point viewers to the BMC participation statement, highlight their responsibility as an individual, and that they need to be aware of bolt/rock integrity and how much slack they have in the system if using the product up a route.
All the best.