Rope protection Beal Protector

The Beal Protector rope protector is an essential accessory. It protects climbing ropes and static ropes from damage on sharp edges. The product should not be missing in any bolting equipment or work at heights gear. It should also be included in all big wall gear and caving equipment. It is also frequently used in the field of mountain rescue.

How the Beal Protector rope protection works

Firstly, the robust PVC material of the rope protection physically separates the rope from the rock or building surface. This means that the wear and tear of the material takes place on the protective plastic tube. The rope inside is protected. Secondly, the protective cover also distributes the pressure on edges in a decisive way. This means that instead of a few square millimeters, the contact surface is many times larger. Consequently, the pressure is also much better distributed.

Beal Protector rope protection for sharp edges

Sharp edges are the most objective source of danger for ropes. On the one hand, when rappelling from above on building or rock edges. On the other hand, when climbing on fixed ropes. For example, when bolting a climbing route and during speleology. All situations require appropriate protection of the rope. Both the protective sheath and the load-bearing core.

“Creeping” thrashing

Less attention is often paid to “creeping friction” on smooth rock surfaces. But here too, dangerous wear can occur. For example, if a rope slips back and forth very often under load on the rock. The Beal Protector rope protector is also an important measure for rope protection and safety precautions.

Properties

The Beal Protector rope protector has the following features:

• Length: 70cm
• Weight: 150 gram
• Material: abrasion-resistant PVC pre-stretched
• can be opened lengthwise with Velcro fastener
• Fixation loop for cordalette or Beal rope protection holder Croco at the upper end
• Diameter for one rope

Redundant working!

We recommend that everyone works redundantly during the relevant activities. This means installing a second safety rope as additional fall protection. Firstly, the redundant lifeline is attached to an independent anchor point. Of course, it is also additionally backed up! Secondly, you then connect to the redundant safety rope with an accompanying rope brake and shock absorber. The Beal Protector should be used on both ropes for critical edges.

Practical tip: We recommend that you always have 2-3 rope protectors in your gear. This is the only way to protect the primary rope or the redundant rope. Or you always have another rope protector in reserve.

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