Number of falls

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The number of falls referred to in climbing ropes , the number of passing standard falls before it breaks. The number of falls is determined in the test laboratory in accordance with the European standard EN-892 and is a measure of the dynamic safety reserve of a climbing rope.

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  1. ↑ European Committee for Standardization: Önorm EN 892, Ident (IDT) with EN 892: 2004. Mountaineering equipment - Dynamic mountain ropes - Safety requirements and test methods . 2004, section 5.6.3.