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Croux
Apr 29, 2011, 9:18 PM
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I had a minor incident that could have been a lot worse. Luckily I was uninjured.
I hit the ground while simul-rappelling with a partner who was relatively new to outdoor climbing. He reached the ground first and was eager to get off belay because the thin rope we were using was burning his hand. He reflexively went about the process of coming off belay, distracted by his hand, his mind not registering that someone was on the other end of the rope. I was about a body length above the ground sitting in my harness and fell straight on my ass. "FUUUU---!!!"
I got away with a bruise and a hard lesson about climbing partners. Needless to say I was pissed at him. This definitely could have gone worse, especially if we were mid-descent on a multi pitch route or some scenario like that.
Now when I simul-rap, I always make sure I go first!
(This post was edited by Croux on Apr 29, 2011, 9:18 PM)
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Post edited by Croux
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