Seeking opinions... Within the greater vertical caving community... what are peoples opinion to adding a "Tag Plate" to rigging anchors. Especially in a cave where a route may justify using or placing rigging at same general location.
The Tag Plate would be made from an aluminum strip (maybe another material ???) and have such information as placement date, bolt manufacturer, type, diameter, depth. Anchor information could be put on there too, but may not be needed as one can more easily inspect the anchor. Maybe add a 'Tag #' that could be included in survey notes and map. This 'Tag Plate' would attach to the anchor/bolt in some manner as to not obstruct use. Some sort of wire maybe??? Think heavy industry. Every piece of equipment is Tagged. If a project agrees ahead of time to use the same type of bolts and anchors, then Tags could be made ahead of time and installed as rigging crew sets each point. Consider this... You are on the rigging team. You come to a point in a cave where you must set some anchors. You notice three (3) other full sets of anchors.They may be in very good looking condition and the location is perfect... BUT??? Who set these? When or how old are they? What kind of bolt did they use? Is the bolt deep enough, strong enough? Is it stainless? Galvanized? Is there corrosion due to dissimilar metals that I cant see? Would a 'Tag' help you in these situations? Other info to add to Tag? Rob Bisset
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