JBo6

Tear is a better phrase. Thanks for the help.

Well I managed to put a rectangular hole about 3/4 of an inch long in the chest of my softshell. Does anyone have any tips on how to fix it. On the Rock Climbing forums needle and thread, then Seam Grip over it. The hole is through the softshell layer, but there is a thin layer underneath that will prevent me from getting to the backside of the hole for further waterproofing. basically my options are: 1. Fix the hole. 2. Return the jacket to REI because of a lack of durability. Any thoughts, I'd rather keep the jacket, but is the effort worth it?

Where are you located?

19 year old couch potato who sometimes gets out. Just don't want to end up helping pay for his feeding tube.

No, he's from the same town as my roommate, and I guess he survived, hopefully something else will get him soon.

As far as taking big falls, and the effect on a rope when there is some type of edge for the rope to rub on. This is off the Elwha Bridge.