Looks scary but horizontal sections of via ferratas are usually the safest part, because you’ll come tight to your leashes right away if you slip. It’s the ver

Looks scary but horizontal sections of via ferratas are usually the safest part, because you’ll come tight to your leashes right away if you slip. It’s the vertical sections, where you could free fall and pick up speed before your leash catches on the next anchor point, which can cause the worst injuries.