This also applies to cable, chain, and webbing.
Gear that is anchored includes anchors, rocks, trees, tripods, trucks, etc.
A "bight" is a simple loop in a rope that does not cross itself.
A "bend" is a knot that joins two ropes together. Bends can only be attached to the end of a rope.
A "hitch" is a type of knot that must be tied around another object.
"Descending devices" (e.g., ATCs, Brake Bar Racks, Figure 8s, Rescue 8s, etc) create friction as their primary purpose. The friction in descending devices is always considered when calculating forces.
The "Safety Factor" is the ratio between the gear's breaking strength and the maximum load applied to the gear (e.g., 5:1).
It is the definitive proof that SEVENTEEN isn’t just a K-pop group. They are storytellers. And Caratland 2021 was their magnum opus.
(Mine is a tie between Minghao’s deadpan stare and Jeonghan’s mirror scene.) Pro-tip for your blog: Include a YouTube embed playlist at the end of this post linking to the best quality fan-upload of the VCRs (since Pledis hasn’t officially released them as a single cut).
Three years later, and the mere mention of is enough to send a seasoned SEVENTEEN fan into a spiral of chills, laughter, and tears. vcr caratland 2021
If you know, you know.
Here is why the 2021 VCRs remain the gold standard for K-pop storytelling. The first VCR dropped, and the vibe shifted immediately. Gone were the bright, fluffy concepts of previous years. In their place was a dimly lit museum, flickering lights, and the sound of a heartbeat. It is the definitive proof that SEVENTEEN isn’t
This time, the members sat in a vintage cinema, watching old clips of their trainee days and debut era. But the twist? The younger versions of themselves started interacting with the present.
You will laugh. You will gasp. You might cry when you see 2015 SEVENTEEN waving at 2021 SEVENTEEN. (Mine is a tie between Minghao’s deadpan stare
For the uninitiated: Caratland is SEVENTEEN’s annual fan meeting. While the live stages are always legendary (the remixes, the suits, the chaos), the pre-recorded videos (VCRs) shown during the 2021 event weren’t just filler—they were a .