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[Challenge-Solved] An accessory for a niche use (lemmings.world)
submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by moody@lemmings.world to c/whatisthisthing@lemmy.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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[-] moody@lemmings.world 1 points 5 months ago

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

[-] miss_demeanour@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 5 months ago

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

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