There is a write up of what happened in Skinner's situation on the notice board at Cliffhanger, and him and his partner were fully aware that his harness should have been retired many months ago.
If you can't trust the strongest part of your harness, how can you trust any of your gear? If in doubt retire it, but if your having doubts about All harness belay loops, just solo.. or retire from climbing... Become a back seat climber..
Back up a belay loop, pfft! |