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OC-Phil
Oct 19, 2010, 5:18 PM
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If an ATC is dropped on rock from about 10 feet and becomes scarred on a corner area as a result - should it be retired?
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darkgift06
Oct 19, 2010, 5:23 PM
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will the rope run on the new harsh steel area? if not I'd keep using it.. if not I'd buy a new ATC-Guide for $30 & be done with the problem, also gaining some options by getting the Guide & not just a standard ATC.
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acorneau
Oct 19, 2010, 5:46 PM
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OC-Phil wrote: If an ATC is dropped on rock from about 10 feet and becomes scarred on a corner area as a result - should it be retired?
If you're worried about "micro-fractures" then understand that they are a myth:
http://onrope1.com/Myth1.htm
If the gouge is snagging on things (like your tiger-stripe lycra) then use a fine sandpaper to buff it smooth.
If you can't put your trust in that piece of gear anymore then retire it and go buy a new one.
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uni_jim
Oct 19, 2010, 5:59 PM
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would you bet your frends life on something you are unsure of? Don't be cheap.
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OC-Phil
Oct 19, 2010, 6:15 PM
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Great comments and feedback! The ding does not affect function .... but when one trades-off Life vs $30 .... the answer is clear.
Phil
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silascl
Oct 19, 2010, 6:47 PM
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OC-Phil wrote: Great comments and feedback! The ding does not affect function .... but when one trades-off Life vs $30 .... the answer is clear. Phil
You're going to keep the 30 bucks, right?
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gmggg
Oct 19, 2010, 7:27 PM
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OC-Phil wrote: Great comments and feedback! The ding does not affect function .... but when one trades-off Life vs $30 .... the answer is clear. Phil
The Madrock Aviator is 15.95! There's a thread on it here. You can send me the balance as a finders fee.
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sbaclimber
Oct 19, 2010, 7:54 PM
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OC-Phil wrote: If an ATC is dropped on rock from about 10 feet and becomes scarred on a corner area as a result - should it be retired? 
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OC-Phil
Oct 19, 2010, 8:43 PM
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Thx for the link ... the results make sense!
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OC-Phil
Oct 19, 2010, 8:59 PM
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silascl wrote: OC-Phil wrote: Great comments and feedback! The ding does not affect function .... but when one trades-off Life vs $30 .... the answer is clear. Phil You're going to keep the 30 bucks, right?
Going to polish the burrs and look at it under a magnified bright light. |
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cruxstacean
Oct 20, 2010, 1:36 AM
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darkgift06 wrote: will the rope run on the new harsh steel area? if not I'd keep using it.. if not I'd buy a new ATC-Guide for $30 & be done with the problem, also gaining some options by getting the Guide & not just a standard ATC.
Few tube style belay devices are steel and BD ATCs are not one of them. For the record, they are aluminum.
(This post was edited by cruxstacean on Oct 20, 2010, 1:37 AM)
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