Design Flaw in Petzl Ascenders: USA Article Gives Details

[bonniecrystal]

Deleted by Tim White -Moderator

Edited Bonnies's post due to the fact that her posted information can be found in the following topics covering 2 different types of events :

Defect in Petzl ascenders: French article
http://www.caves.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.p ... 0&start=15
Which discusses ascenders slipping on rope.
and
Petzl Basic Modification
http://www.caves.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=12382#12382
Which discusses ascenders coming off of the rope.

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Tim White <>< NSS 26949 RE FE
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