Which are acceptable facilitator attachment/hook-in positions?

Which are acceptable facilitator attachment/hook-in positions?

• A. Nuts and bolts welded to the pole
• B. Staples
• C. Lanyard around the rope
• D. Belay Cable, Pole Wrap, or unoccupied nut eye bolt (NOT staples)

Answer: (D)

The essential idea is using anchor points that are designed to carry dynamic loads safely and transfer that load reliably to the structure. A belay cable provides a continuous, rated load path that stays in place under tension, giving a predictable and strong point to attach gear. Pole wrap creates a protective, load-distributing anchor around a pole, which protects both the structure and the rope while still offering a secure attachment point. An unoccupied nut eye bolt, when properly installed and rated for the load, serves as a fixed anchor point that can be used reliably for rope systems. Staples, however, aren’t designed to bear climbing or belay loads; they can pull out, split the wood, and cause rope damage or failure, making them unsafe as attachment points.

The essential idea is using anchor points that are designed to carry dynamic loads safely and transfer that load reliably to the structure. A belay cable provides a continuous, rated load path that stays in place under tension, giving a predictable and strong point to attach gear. Pole wrap creates a protective, load-distributing anchor around a pole, which protects both the structure and the rope while still offering a secure attachment point. An unoccupied nut eye bolt, when properly installed and rated for the load, serves as a fixed anchor point that can be used reliably for rope systems. Staples, however, aren’t designed to bear climbing or belay loads; they can pull out, split the wood, and cause rope damage or failure, making them unsafe as attachment points.