Climb Max ATC falling apart

[badvoodoo]

I saw something pretty freaky this last weekend. I saw a Climb Max ATC FALL OFF someone's gear loop when the wire loop detached from the metal. On closer inspection, the other end looked like it wasn't too far away from the same fate. No apparent damage, trauma, or wire damage could be seen. Anyone heard of any recalls from Climb Max, or run across this before?

 

Regardless, I'm checking my ATC fanatically from here on out.

[Squid]

the keeper loop fell off the metal body?

[willstrickland]

I've seen broken keeper cables on the old style BD ones. Which is why they went to the rigid loop instead of coated wire I think. It's not a big deal, it still would have held a fall. ClimbMax people are cool, I'm sure they'll take care of ya.

[badvoodoo]

the keeper loop fell off the metal body?

 

Yes, there was no sign of cable left in the metal body, ie. no break in the cable.

[Squid]

I've seen broken keeper cables on the old style BD ones. Which is why they went to the rigid loop instead of coated wire I think. It's not a big deal, it still would have held a fall. ClimbMax people are cool, I'm sure they'll take care of ya.

 

yeah, what Will says...

[schnitzem]

Its just the keeper, look at all the old style belay plates that use a shoelace to keep the device from running off on your rope.

 

no big deal, although it does lower general trust in the equipment!

[skyclimb]

That was sobering to watch for sure

[snoboy]

Should still be fully functional, but gear that falls apart never really gives me peace of mind.

[Collin]

Petzl Reverso Belay Device. Word.

[rbw1966]

Take it back to climb max. They'll take care of you. Are you sure the actual brand is "Climb Max" though and not some other manufacturer? I'm pretty sure they don't manufacture any hardwear.

[badvoodoo]

Are you sure the actual brand is "Climb Max" though and not some other manufacturer? I'm pretty sure they don't manufacture any hardwear.

 

Dunno, it wasn't my ATC. I just asked the brand.

[Hal_Burton]

I've seen broken keeper cables on the old style BD ones. Which is why they went to the rigid loop instead of coated wire I think. It's not a big deal, it still would have held a fall. ClimbMax people are cool, I'm sure they'll take care of ya.

 

Rigid keeper loop devices, like the Sheriff, can develop small cracks radiating from the roll pin that attaches the rigid loop to the body. Pin can just be seen on the side of the device below.

 

http://www.sportextreme.com/Se_shop/Images/ProductImages/HB_Wales_SherifRigid_440.jpg

 

Cracks in the body are far scarier than a broken cable. Worth inspecting your device if you use one of these.

[Rainier_Wolfscastle]

The cables are typically glued in with epoxy. It's not really a safety issue. It's only purpose is to give you somewhere to clip the device.