Wednesday night we learned about the equipment used while rock climbing and safety. Some of the safety equipment doesn't seem so safe. This is a stopper (to your left). It is meant to stop you from falling off of a cliff. These are it's dimensions: 13x7mm. Yes, millimeters. Now I am not huge but I am not a size 2 either so this makes me a little nervous. We are going to be with pros however after our little physics exercise I am a little concerned. For example, did you know that someone who weighs 150lbs has a maximum fall force of 1350lbs. And that little thing is supposed to stop you... Hopefully I won't be putting it to the test.
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