Good discussion all. I agree that it would be nice to know the circumstances - even why the belayer left the scene - no judgement, just learn from what happened. (OK, we can all slag him off after we find out what happened, but wait until then).
"You don't have to worry about falling, you're the second" - Fantini. Maybe sometimes you do!
As far as EPIRBs / remote communication devices go, check out the Delorme inReach SE - been testing them at work - tracking / 2-way texting / SOS - US$300 for the unit and basic service US$10 month. Well worth it and works everywhere. |