Cave break tests 40 year old Pit Rope vs New

We test zepplin vs modified zepplin knots. We test 40 year old pit rope with new pit rope. And we test soft shackles as lightweight anchor connectors. Ethan and Ian Reuter sent the Pit Rope. See Ethan s Instagram Spoiler alert, both zeplin knots are bomber, 40 year old rope broke at 50 of the new rope, and only 6mm soft shackles are big enough to use as connectors if the hanger has a rounded edge Bonier Dupla Hangers Bonier Pingo Hangers Vintage Cave rope break test: Learn Caving from Derek s HE ALSO BREAKS OLD ROPES AT Walter Seibert has done studies about UV light and safety gear. His channel is at Learn and SHOP at Best EMAILS on Earth: SUPPORT US and get gear discounts 10 off ROCKY TALKIE by clicking 00:00 Intro 00:39 Zepplins 03:54 40 year old pit rope 08:00 Soft shackle connectors 15:22 Better Hangers 19:04 Conclusion