I get nervous climbing with someone without a helmet, and will try pretty hard to avoid it! Applies especially to belayers (dropped gear, rocks, falcons...). Currently using a Grivel Salamander, pretty comfy.
As for ripping gear: I've ripped 2 pieces, in 2 separate falls, in 7 years (and one of those I knew was crap). Someone not wearing a helmet and ripping multiple pieces sounds a bit... dodgy... |