How does it look if you fall into your via ferrata set?

How does the shock absorber of a via ferrata set work?

A via ferrata set is made of carabiners that are hooked to the steel cable, elasticated arms that allow for freedom of movement, a shock absorber that absorbes the forces in the event of a fall and the tie-in loop that is used to make the connection to the harness.

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The topic of short circuiting shock absorber systems:

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Test Set-Up
00:59 - Test Fall 120 Kg
01:27 - Test Fall 40 Kg
01:40 - A shock absorbers explained
02:17 - Conclusion

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[JonathanFisherS]

These falls are (fortunately) rare, crazy to see what happens

[Deckzwabber]

Thanks for sharing this! I see this as a reminder to be careful and only go out in good weather and to climb within my capabilities.

[gogetoutsidepodcast]

Thanks for sharing this. Very informative.

[eplane]

Really helpful information. Thank you.

[nobodyisbest]

You can always use a sling to friction-hitch yourself to the steel cable, if the going gets too exhausting. No need to risk a fall.

[JoachimMilan]

Yeah, the gear is mainly there to keep you attached to the wall in case you fall. Don't fall.

[liam_hurlburt]

oh man I wanna see HowNot2 pull test this so badly

[largeformatlandscape]

I trad climb and find via Ferrara terrifying!

[kentcowthe]

This is a falling mass of 120kg, which simulates a via Ferrara climber 😂