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That sounds extremely terrifying. Got a source, please? A quick search resulted only in less safety critical gear like maps, clothing etc.. Not saying that thi
by FrojoS 7y ago
That sounds extremely terrifying. Got a source, please?
A quick search resulted only in less safety critical gear like maps, clothing etc.. Not saying that this isn't dangerous, too, but are their fake carabiners, ropes and helmets?
- ollyhayes 7y agoThe things I've heard of have been harnesses and carabiners. Here is a warning that has been put up in our local climbing center: https://imgur.com/a/R0PGiGI https://imgur.com/a/R0PGiGI
- foobarbecue 7y agohttps://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/online_budget_gear_-_the_perils_of_the_bargain_buy-11904 https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/online_budget_g... Which talks about fake safety logos and https://www.outsideonline.com/2073311/dangerous-climbing-harnesses-being-sold-ebay https://www.outsideonline.com/2073311/dangerous-climbing-har... which is about eBay rather than Amazon. My personal experience is that Amazon suggests obviously sketchy, NON-UIAA / CE gear rather than established brands. I've bought a lot of caving, climbing, and mountaineering equipment on Amazon and haven't had a problem yet buying Petzl, Elderid, BD etc.
- foobarbecue 7y agoAlso, I just came across https://www.climbing.com/gear/counterfeited-how-illegal-knockoffs-harm-outdoor-brands/ https://www.climbing.com/gear/counterfeited-how-illegal-knoc... in the links to the UK article. Reading now.