Oxman, sorry if we hijacked your thread!!!
AJ,
Ya caught me, I gotta admit.
Truth to tell... yeah, used it for both for a bit when I first got it. Used it for both applications trying to decide to shell out the $$ and buy another smaller/lighter one for just personal use.
Didn't shock load it, and didn't lower anything heavier than I am. Figured that evened it up a bit. After a project that I used it for some big heavy stuff I never did again for bodyweight; just wouldn't after that. I can see the risk there, dangerous stuff.
I use an atc mostly for personal belay now, and the 8 on occasion, but not regularly. Operating budget was crummy for a while, picked back up and I'll be buying an aluminum rack for personal use now. I just really like them =)
Good call.
I'm not "dyed in the wool" yet, so my techniques and decisions don't always follow the path that you're taught and used to. I appreciate you lookin out for my safety though. I figure if I'm shamed enough publicly it'll turn my practices around alot quicker!!!
