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As an ANSI-accredited standards developer for the challenge course and zip line industry, ACCT International establishes consensus-based standards addressing the design, inspection, operation, and training associated with these activities; provides ongoing education and networking opportunities; and offers credentialing programs for vendors, operations, and inspectors.
It would be inappropriate for ACCT to comment on the specific facts of any incident while investigations are ongoing. We support thorough review by the appropriate authorities and encourage all operators to follow applicable regulations and industry standards.
ACCT International does not investigate individual incidents, and it does not determine compliance for specific facilities outside of its formal accreditation programs. Determinations regarding regulatory compliance or operational responsibility are appropriately made by authorities having jurisdiction and investigative bodies.
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MSA Redpoint Descender Notice
Original PDF MSA ANNOUNCES PLANS TO DISCONTINUE REDPOINT DESCENDERMSA issued a stop use notice on October 14, 2009 and an update on November3, 2009. MSA has now stated that they will discontinue the Redpoint Descender.MSA is in the process of developing a reimbursement program for... Continue Reading
Date posted12/9/2009
Redpoint Descender - Stop-use Notice
Update: Product Discontinued Original PDF Stop Use NoticeRedpoint™ and Auto-Belay DescendersOctober 14, 2009MSA very recently became aware of two incidents where climbers using RedpointDescenders experienced rapid rates of descent resulting in injuries. Our preliminaryinvestigation... Continue Reading
Date posted10/14/2009