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Thomas Jensen · Joined Aug 2008 · Points: 50 Jun 20, 2014 · Phoenixville, PA Just wanted to extend my sincere THANK YOU to all of the amazing and friggin STRONG folks who helped me out to the road after falling from a poorly set up rappel ( by yours truely)from Roseland at the Nears. I remember Ian and Tom but from there my mind is a blank. And of course my great partner Chris Adams who went above and beyond in all aspects even though I had only hooked up with him that morning via MP. Your physical and emotional support were a real Godsend and I hope I can thank you all again in person someday. I ended up with two broken ankles but am grateful it wasn't worse.



No matter how long your rope is and/or how short the rappel looks....... never assume both ends are down! (I would swear on my life I watched both ends hit)My bad. I'll never make that mistake again!!

Guy Keesee · Joined Mar 2008 · Points: 312 Jun 23, 2014 · Moorpark, CA OUCH.....



Lesson learned, good to not be posting a "Sincere Condolences to the loved ones of Tom"



Good to know your OK.



mean it

Thomas Jensen · Joined Aug 2008 · Points: 50 Jun 30, 2014 · Phoenixville, PA I threaded the rappel and dropped both ends but there was a wierd "how the hell did that happen" knot between the two strands. I pulled up an end and let it slip through the knot in my hand and then dropped the rope again. I was watching as it dropped and thought for sure I saw the end land in the middle of the large pile of rope on the ground....( I guess that should have been a hint...)I had a prussik set up but it was with a shoulder runner and it wasnt really catching. Anyway, about 15 feet or so of the deck I hit the end of the rope and I was free falling.



The truth is I was not thinking about what I was doing. It was our last route of the day, my partner and I were kinda arguing and I just wasnt focused. I got in a hurry and made a big mistake. 2 weeks on I'm up and around with a boot on my right foot and doing great. Ready to get going again with a new respect for the details!

jdrago · Joined Apr 2013 · Points: 20 Jun 30, 2014 · Rosendale, NY Oh man sorry to hear that. At the end of the day I find myself having to focus a little harder on stuff for sure. Long day and it is really easy to miss something. Well I hope you have a speedy recovery and glad to hear you're ok.

Old Crusty · Joined Feb 2011 · Points: 0 Jul 1, 2014 · Unknown Hometown Glad you are ok. Class move thanking your rescuers. Mabye tie knots on end of rap ropes next time? I forget to do that sometimes myself. It's amazing how fast that rope zips thru you device once it slides thru your hand!

Tom