This rappel ring could kill someone

How strong are rappel rings? It only needs to be about 2x more than your weight to hold you during a rappel (in case you don't rappel smooth). Add a little safety ratio for good measure and it's super good enough. The problem is if it wears down. https://www.instagram.com/kevhamrich/ pulled this rolled aluminum SMC rappel ring off a popular route in Yosemite and it broke at 1.5kN instead of it's 14kN it is rate for, which is legitimately dangerous. Our results and more thoughts are on our blog page: https://www.hownot2.com/post/rappel-ring 👉 Learn and SHOP at https://www.hownot2.com/shop 👉 Best EMAILS on Earth: https://www.hownot2.com/signup 👉 SUPPORT US and get gear discounts https://hownot2.com/support 👉 10% off ROCKY TALKIE by clicking https://www.hownot2.com/rocky Intro 00:45 Aluminum Tests 03:40 Titanium Tests 06:01 Steel Tests 09:06 Deadly Aluminum Ring 09:47 When to use each one 12:24 Bonus Test: Line Locker