just as a follow up to erik's point, not getting into the muffy/erik war of words...i had a sharp reminder this summer to pay attention to the little things. i had grown rather comfortable and casual and let the habit of checking his knot, harness etc everytime slide. well one time he didn't tie such a good knot and it came untied. fortunately no harm done. but it was HUGELY irresponsible of me and i'll never do that again. i may not make a scene out of it but i always give my partners the eye now. ALWAYS.
CHECK THE BASIC SHIT....ALWAYS!