Strength Testing Old Fixed Caving Ropes

Caving Vlog #43 A series of 23 ropes that were left fixed in caves for up to 30 years are tested for tensile strength. Caves are delicate and potentially dangerous places. For more information on wild caving, vertical caving techniques, and cave survey, visit the National Speleological Society website: https://caves.org To find a local grotto (caving club) visit: https://caves.org/committee/i-o/grottos/new_grotto_page-v2.shtml White Nose Syndrome (WNS) is a disease that is devastating to bats. To learn more about what you can do to help, along with information on how to properly decontaminate caving gear, visit: https://caves.org/WNS/index.shtml Cave Videography Gear I Use: Full-frame Low-Light Camera - https://amzn.to/2TkIUxT In-Cave Fast Prime Lens (a7iii) - https://amzn.to/2TnkB27 General Purpose Zoom Lens (a7iii) - https://amzn.to/2Trc2Uf Wide Angle Zoom Lens (a7iii) - https://amzn.to/2Duwuhl Gimbal - https://amzn.to/2TKccpT ND Filter - https://amzn.to/2PAvBuJ Soft-Case for Caving (a7iii) - https://amzn.to/2QanKDA Tripod - https://amzn.to/2PVGrvv Camera Bag - https://amzn.to/2RZekYT Helmet-Mounted Action Camera: https://amzn.to/2qTa0yT Drone - https://amzn.to/2PRs7nU APS-C Run and Gun Camera - https://amzn.to/2DKTMQU In-Cave Prime Lens (a6500) - https://amzn.to/2DuyLZK General Purpose Zoom Lens (a6500) - https://amzn.to/2Q5Mgpw Wide Angle Zoom Lens (a6500) - https://amzn.to/2Tnl98b Soft-Case for Caving (a6500) - https://amzn.to/2OPF6Be Hard-Case for Wet Caving (a6500) - https://amzn.to/2DxFOki