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Funny/Sketchy Misuses of Climbing Gear

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Robert Murner · · Ga · Joined Sep 2014 · Points: 65

Working in construction i see numerous misuses of climbing gear on a regular basis. For example i once witnessed some roofers nail multiple 10.2mm static ropes to a roof and then proceed to rappel down them while laying shingles. yesterday i happened across this gem

Nice bumper bling

So, i am wondering if anyone else has funny stories/funny pictures of climbing gear being used out of its element?

Obviously this thread is not intended to endorse the misuse of climbing gear, it simply is intended to share some laughs at the stupidity of the world. Pictures are welcome!

Marc801 C · · Sandy, Utah · Joined Feb 2014 · Points: 65

There's this all-time classic use....

mcarizona · · Flag · Joined Feb 2007 · Points: 180

I usually only use found, retired biners to open my beer, but somehow the insert on the seat belt buckle on my truck is a go-to for bottles.

SRB25 · · Woodside, ca · Joined Nov 2014 · Points: 5

I used a retired rope and webbing, ascender, pulley and gri to mechanical advantage a massive sofa onto a second floor balcony that wouldn't fit up the stairs. Worked awesome.

Joe Garibay · · Ventura, Ca · Joined Apr 2014 · Points: 86

Munter hitch is excellent to lower a stand up piano down a few flights of stairs. Spotter recommended.

Robert Murner · · Ga · Joined Sep 2014 · Points: 65

Lol

Chase D · · CA · Joined Apr 2015 · Points: 195
Marc801 wrote:There's this all-time classic use....
Excellent idea!
Rick Blair · · Denver · Joined Oct 2007 · Points: 266

2002, moved from a 4th floor apartment to my current house. Using Home Depot rope, not climbing rope, we tied up the sofa. I ran the rope through my ATC and had a bunch of helpers lower the sofa over the railing. I lowered the sofa to the ground floor. Me braced against a metal railing, 1 locker, 1 act and a harness. Worked great.

Parker Wrozek · · Denver, CO · Joined Mar 2012 · Points: 86

Climbed a tree and cut it down over my house. Rigged ropes on each section I cut and lowered it to the ground. It was fun. I didn't damage my house.

Marc801 C · · Sandy, Utah · Joined Feb 2014 · Points: 65
Parker Wrozek wrote:Climbed a tree and cut it down over my house. Rigged ropes on each section I cut and lowered it to the ground. It was fun. I didn't damage my house.
+1
Used old ropes on tree limbs lots of times.
Wilson On The Drums · · Woodbury, MN · Joined Dec 2010 · Points: 940
Marc801 wrote:There's this all-time classic use....
I've been doing it wrong this whole time. Classic indeed.
Kauait · · West is the best. · Joined Aug 2015 · Points: 0

Marc801. The Best crutch !

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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