This is a simulation of a lead fall on a 13 cm petzl ice screw. The screw took the fall without any problems-did not bend or fracture the ice at all. We were bored because the climb we wanted to go up avalanched-so we needed something to do. The test isnt an exact science but does give some additional insight.
It's a cool way to spend a wasted afternoon. But I hate to say, it looks like the log makes contact with the ground and breaks, so you can't draw any conclusions about the screw "holding". If your climber did what the log did, I think you'd be unhappy with the result!
pigglesworth000 2 months ago
way to make sure that you cant ever use that rope or ice screw or anything in that setup again
MrPatrickFOneill 2 months ago
Very scientific!
SteveHeikkila 3 months ago
@dynamicdave1983 yes ;d
goofyblk 8 months ago
the log hit the floor before the rope pulled tight?!
dynamicdave1983 1 year ago