Vtbow
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Not to be nit-picky(and 100% not argumentative--I consider this good discussion!), but I dont consider knot failure to be equated to tether failure. Knot failure is human error. If my memory serves me correctly, I think there has been one documented actual "rope" failure in the last 50 years in the climbing industry that wasn't caused by an external factor like abrasion, etc.He claims it’s the first time he’s used it. So far I’ve seen a couple other falls related to bridge/tether failure. Both were just improperly tied knots. I wish I knew more about what happened. Whether it was a knot failure or seen eye issue or maybe a diy sewn eye or splice.
That’s one reason I like an adjustable bridge. I know of at least two falls caused by someone tying on a webbing bridge and completely failed at tying the knot. You would think everyone could tie a water knot But that has proven not to be the case.
Water knots have been the standard in the climbing industry for joining 2 pieces of 1" tubular NYLON webbing forever... It is NOT suggested for dyneema or spectra webbing...some people probably have zero idea of the differences...