Anyone done a weight test? Can it be used for rappelling?
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No, it cannot be used for rappelling. Unless, you want to hurt or maim someone. There is a difference between working load and tensile strength. A rule that's good to remember is the safe working load is about a 1/10 of the tensile strength of a line. Another rule to remember is that generally tying a knot in a line will effectively cut about half of the strength of a line, i.e. 250 lbs line +knot=125 lbs.Also tensile strength means the line is taught (no-slack/tight) in testing if you bounce up and down on a line or adjust weight strain on the line constantly, like in rappelling, you can cause the line to snap causing injury and death. Rappelling is serious. No, it cannot be used for rappelling. Unless, you want to hurt or maim someone. There is a difference between working load and tensile strength. A rule that's good to remember is the safe working load is about a 1/10 of the tensile strength of a line. Another rule to remember is that generally tying a knot in a line will effectively cut about half of the strength of a line, i.e. 250 lbs line +knot=125 lbs.Also tensile strength means the line is taught (no-slack/tight) in testing if you bounce up and down on a line or adjust weight strain on the line constantly, like in... » Read More No, it cannot be used for rappelling. Unless, you want to hurt or maim someone. There is a difference between working load and tensile strength. A rule that's good to remember is the safe working load is about a 1/10 of the tensile strength of a line. Another rule to remember is that generally tying a knot in a line will effectively cut about half of the strength of a line, i.e. 250 lbs line +knot=125 lbs.Also tensile strength means the line is taught (no-slack/tight) in testing if you bounce up and down on a line or adjust weight strain on the line constantly, like in rappelling, you can cause the line to snap causing injury and death. Rappelling is serious. « Show Less
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DO NOT attempt to use this rope for rappelling! It is just a basic utility or camp rope. The design, construction and strength characteristics fall far short of true rappelling rope. Consult a qualified rappelling instructor who can guide you in obtaining a proper rappelling rope, accessories and training. Rappelling is a hazardous sport and improper equipment and training can be fatal!
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I used it with my Dad who was 93 and weighed about 130 pounds. The one I got was very large and would not sound unless he actually got up. I'm going to say that I believe it would work because it is very sensitive, and if it did not, they are good about refunding your money or swapping.
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NO! Climbing/rappelling ropes are 8-11mm in diameter and rated in the *7500* lbs break test range - a factor of 15. Also Paracord has elasticity of up to 30% under heavy load. A static rope i.e. very little elasticity is what is preferred for rappelling. Even if you quadrupled braided it, I would not use it unless my life was severely threatened by not trying a rappel - any then, doubled, tripled or more..
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Hmmm . . . . this question wouldn't just happen to be from somebody in DENVER, would it? Seriously, I haven't weighed anything that light, so I can't comment on the scale's accuracy for that purpose.
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Havent done any weight test on mine, but if you are going to use it to hold a handgun, excesive pull from the magnet might lead to excesive retention and slow your while drawing your gun.
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I have not used it for this purpose. I did use it to weigh a person and thought it might be a little off. Not sure on luggage sorry.
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Has anyone shock-tested the snap and click-buckle to see how they would fare in the event of a sudden aggravated drop ? A decent test would be to attach the strap to a ring that is fastened solidly to a work-bench and connected to an object 3X as heavy as the camera; shove the weight off the bench and see what happens. I believe I already know.......... Thanks so much for answering my question.
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I'm sorry but I haven't used it to weigh luggage. Perhaps when my weight comes down and I'm again traveling again for pleasure, I will weigh the luggage (LOL).......
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I don't know but if you are hoping to pad a test using this I wouldn't recommend it. I'm 5'10" 165 with a thin build and low body fat. I exercised with garbage bags to remove excess water weeks in advance as well as abstained. I follow directions to a t and did not pass the test. I'd recommend spending the money for this product on a clean friends sample and substituting as it is very simple and most tests don't require supervision ;)
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I'm using mine in Rigging class to measure weights varying from 1lb to 6lbs. It's pretty accurate for my application. I don't know about anything less than a pound.
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I don't think it captures peak weight, I use it for real-time readings. As far as calibrating, you leave it idle, and it "zeros out", then you put it in use.
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Good question but I do not know. Did not put it thru that test. I am sure that the weight of the person is a factor.
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I'm sorry - I do not use it for weighing things that accurately. I believe it does, though, from what other people said.
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I weigh 120 and did fine. I don't know what the term 'floaty' refers to, but I found that I was able to steer well, found the board to be very stable, and I had fun! You can easily contact the manufacturer, who is very into customer service. I did just that and was assured that the board was ok for my small stature. Good luck!
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Yes I do. I used this for my son's spinning board (AKA astronaut board). He weighs 38 lbs and as long as he's centered on it correctly it spins perfect. The board is long to accommodate his length as he has to lay down for this activity and that is why it gets off balance sometimes. If your top is the same size as the base you shouldn't experience this problem. Good Luck.
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I'm not sure as far as a weight test. My buddy goes about 275lbs and had no problems when we've used it either when attached to my dock or boat. I bought extra mounting kit for each application and it's not gotten loose in either application, though I always check after the season. This is the 2nd ladder I've bought from them because I was impressed with the thickness of the material and the welding, hope this helps.D
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Assuming you are asking about attaching to the loop directly, I don't believe the loop on the RC2 was designed to carry any weight. This is, and should not fail as you carry around a few thousand dollars-worth of equipment swinging from that one point.