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What is something that people think is dangerous but in reality is completely harmless? (lemmy.fmhy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by Datman2020@lemmy.fmhy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] CheeseAndCrepes@lemmy.world 16 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I’m a climber and while yes, the gear is very well made and over engineered climbing is still quite dangerous. That rope could be rated for 500KN but if you repel off the end of it you’re still going for a fall.

[–] appel@whiskers.bim.boats 5 points 1 year ago

You're right, my first post was a bit over reaching