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[Challenge-Solved] An accessory for a niche use (lemmings.world)
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I haven't seen one of these in a few days, so I thought I'd toss in one of my own.

It's meant for via ferrata to reduce the impact of falling on static gear. You loop a short rope through the holes and it absorbs the forces of the fall by friction of the rope slipping through. This is the Kong Kisa.

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[-] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago

Probably could be used that way, but not its designed purpose.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

I just read the dog walking theory on the internet, so it's true.

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What is this thing?

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