Clipping in Short to Your Daisy Chain
by Kolin Powick & Brett Keyes
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Note: Taped daisy chain used for demonstration purposes.
Note: It IS possible to generate forces in the field high enough to blow a daisy chain pocket tack.

  • Daisy Chains are variable length tie-offs designed to support body weight ONLY. DO NOT use them as part of your belay or protection system. They are NOT designed to hold falls.
  • Warning: Do not rely on only one anchor or connect to your anchors with only one piece of gear such as one Daisy Chain or one carabiner. Use multiple anchors and redundant connection equipment whenever possible.
  • Warning: Improper use of Daisy Chains can cause severe shock loads. When clipped to an anchor (or other piece of gear) with a daisy, never climb above the anchor. In the event of a fall the daisy will not stretch, resulting in a severe shock load to you, to the anchor and to all gear in the system. This can potentially injure you and can even cause your gear or anchor to fail.