WARNING: The belay loop seems to be unsafe. On a first descent on Braden Creek, Vancouver Island, this Belay loop started ripping off the life jacket while on a 70+ feet belay off a vertical cliff. Close examination showed that only part of the stitching came loose. However, all stitching is done in a way that it can be ripped off easy with the normal pull vector while belaying. I highly doubt that the belay loop has ever tested under climbing conditions. If it is advertised as a belay loop, it should, however have safety standards similar to climbing gear.
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