WHAT IS THE FALL FACTOR AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT CLIMBING ROPES?
THE FALL FACTOR IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE DISTANCE OF THE FALL AND THE AVAILABLE ROPE LENGTH. A HIGHER FALL FACTOR GENERATES A HIGHER SHOCK LOAD ON THE ROPE, SUBJECTING IT TO MORE WEAR. IT IS IMPORTANT TO CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE ROPE AFTER EACH USE OR AFTER A MAJOR FALL. READ THE USER MANUAL FOR ADVICE ON USEFUL LIFE, INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE.