This rappel ring could kill someone

How strong are rappel rings? It only needs to be about 2x more than your weight to hold you during a rappel (in case you don't rappel smooth). Add a little safety ratio for good measure and it's super good enough. The problem is if it wears down. https://www.instagram.com/kevhamrich/ pulled this rolled aluminum SMC rappel ring off a popular route in Yosemite and it broke at 1.5kN instead of it's 14kN it is rate for, which is legitimately dangerous.

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00:00 Intro
00:45 Aluminum Tests
03:40 Titanium Tests
06:01 Steel Tests
09:06 Deadly Aluminum Ring
09:47 When to use each one
12:24 Bonus Test: Line Locker