{"id":10678,"date":"2025-04-24T06:56:41","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T06:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/?p=10678"},"modified":"2025-04-24T07:06:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T07:06:09","slug":"aokwit-outdoor-knowledge-lecture-series-equipment-safety-inspection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/24\/aokwit-outdoor-knowledge-lecture-series-equipment-safety-inspection\/","title":{"rendered":"AOKWIT Outdoor Knowledge Lecture Series \u2013 Equipment Safety Inspection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the previous blog, we summarized a &#8220;<strong>Cross Equipment Mnemonic<\/strong>&#8221; for beginner climbers to remember the most common basic climbing equipment.<\/p><p>Today, AOKWIT will teach you <strong>How to Conduct Safety Inspections on Climbing Gear before Climbing<\/strong>.<\/p><p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>I. Helmet Inspection<\/strong><\/p><p>Ensure the front edge of the helmet is approximately two finger-widths above the eyebrows and fits snugly.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-2.png 940w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-2-400x220.png 400w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-2-768x422.png 768w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-2-700x385.png 700w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-2-150x83.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure><p>Turn the head forward, backward, left, and right to check that the helmet does not shift from its original position. If it shifts noticeably, adjust the head circumference strap and chin strap length, then fasten them until the helmet stays stable.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"811\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-2-811x800.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-2-811x800.png 811w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-2-304x300.png 304w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-2-768x757.png 768w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-2-700x690.png 700w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-2-150x148.png 150w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-2.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/><\/figure><p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>II. Chalk Bag &amp; Harness Inspection<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-2.png 940w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-2-400x228.png 400w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-2-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-2-700x398.png 700w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-2-150x85.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure><ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Chalk Bag Inspection:<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>Open the chalk bag to confirm it contains chalk.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-2.png 940w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-2-400x226.png 400w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-2-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-2-700x395.png 700w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-2-150x85.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure><p>Fasten the chalk bag securely to the waist.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-2.png 940w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-2-400x224.png 400w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-2-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-2-700x392.png 700w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-2-150x84.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure><p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>2. Harness Inspection:<\/strong><\/p><p>Position the climbing loop\/protection loop facing forward and ensure the waist loop and leg loops are not tangled.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-1.png 940w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-1-400x224.png 400w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-1-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-1-700x392.png 700w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-1-150x84.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure><p>Check the webbing, climbing loop, and protection loop for any twists or tangles in all directions.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"817\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-2-817x800.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-2-817x800.png 817w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-2-306x300.png 306w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-2-768x752.png 768w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-2-700x686.png 700w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-2-150x147.png 150w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-2.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 817px) 100vw, 817px\" \/><\/figure><p>Check the waist loop tightness: four fingers should fit between the waist and the loop, but not be easily pulled out.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-1.png 940w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-1-400x226.png 400w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-1-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-1-700x395.png 700w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/8-1-150x85.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure><p>Check the leg loop tightness: the entire palm should fit into the leg loop at the thigh root, allowing free leg movement after insertion.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-1.png 940w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-1-400x223.png 400w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-1-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-1-700x391.png 700w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9-1-150x84.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure><p>After adjusting the waist and leg loops, fold back the webbing and ensure the remaining length after folding is over 8 cm. If the leg loops are non-adjustable, no folding is needed; if adjustable, always fold the webbing with a remaining length of <strong>over 8 cm<\/strong>.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10.png 940w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10-400x221.png 400w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10-768x425.png 768w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10-700x387.png 700w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/10-150x83.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11.png 940w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-400x226.png 400w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-700x395.png 700w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/11-150x85.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure><p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>III. Inspection of Connection (Climbing Rope, Quickdraws&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Belay Device)<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/12.png 940w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/12-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/12-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/12-700x393.png 700w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/12-150x84.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure><ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Climbing Rope Inspection:<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>First, check the correctness of the figure-8 knot.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"813\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/13-813x800.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/13-813x800.png 813w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/13-305x300.png 305w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/13-768x756.png 768w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/13-700x689.png 700w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/13-150x148.png 150w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/13.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" \/><\/figure><p>Ensure the figure-8 knot passes through the climbing loop, with an overhand safety knot tied at the tail, leaving a palm-width (approximately 10 cm) tail.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"823\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14-823x800.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14-823x800.png 823w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14-309x300.png 309w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14-768x747.png 768w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14-700x681.png 700w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14-150x146.png 150w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/14.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 823px) 100vw, 823px\" \/><\/figure><p>For top-rope climbing, confirm the rope is not tangled when passing through the top chain (it is best to ask the climber who set up the top chain about its safety).<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/15.png 940w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/15-400x226.png 400w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/15-768x435.png 768w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/15-700x396.png 700w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/15-150x85.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure><p>Always tie a tail knot to prevent the rope from slipping out of the belay device if the route is longer than the rope.<\/p><p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>2. Quickdraw Inspection:<\/strong><\/p><p>Carry enough quickdraws for the route.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/16-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/16-1.png 940w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/16-1-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/16-1-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/16-1-700x393.png 700w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/16-1-150x84.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure><p>Check the orientation of quickdraws (straight gate for attaching to bolts, curved gate for rope insertion).<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/17.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/17.png 940w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/17-400x223.png 400w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/17-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/17-700x391.png 700w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/17-150x84.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure><p>Before climbing, ensure the straight gates of all quickdraws are clipped to the gear loops on the harness.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/18.png 940w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/18-400x226.png 400w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/18-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/18-700x395.png 700w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/18-150x85.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure><p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>3. Belay Device Inspection:<\/strong><\/p><p>Identify the climbing end and the braking end of the belay device.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/19.png 940w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/19-400x226.png 400w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/19-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/19-700x395.png 700w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/19-150x85.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20.png 940w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20-700x393.png 700w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20-150x84.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure><p>Check that the carabiner is clipped into both the protection loop and the belay device.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/21-825x800.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/21-825x800.png 825w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/21-310x300.png 310w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/21-768x744.png 768w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/21-700x678.png 700w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/21-150x145.png 150w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/21.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure><p>Manually verify that the carabiner gate connecting the belay device and protection loop is locked, then test rope feeding and braking to confirm proper functionality.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/22.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/22.png 940w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/22-400x228.png 400w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/22-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/22-700x398.png 700w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/22-150x85.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure><p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>IV. Climbing Shoes&nbsp;Inspection<\/strong><\/p><ol style=\"list-style-type:upper-roman\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><\/li><\/ol><p>After putting on climbing shoes, place outdoor shoes in a safe area outside the climbing rope\u2019s path to avoid obstructing the protection setup.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/23-840x800.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/23-840x800.png 840w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/23-315x300.png 315w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/23-768x731.png 768w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/23-700x666.png 700w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/23-150x143.png 150w, https:\/\/aokwit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/23.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" 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