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calculator for impact forces from a climbing fall 5-Nov-2004 At 1:13:55 PM M

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On 5/11/2004 mikl law wrote:
>This is a stupid topic, learn to belay
>Gear doesn't fail unless you make it. Nuff said

"learn to belay" -absolutely, knowing how to belay properly is far more important than having any understanding of impact forces in climbing.

"this is a stupid topic"- i am not sure if is should be insulted. the relvance of impact factors in climbing is questionable but it is a recurring topic on this forum. some members of this site are obviously interested and confused about these concepts. my goal was only to foster a bit more understanding about whats involved. If the forces involved in falls are better understood the reasons for belaying dynamically may also be better understood.

understanding the forces involved in a fall is no substitute for common sense, good belaying and the ability to judge whether placements fixed or otherwise are worth risking your neck on.