On Monday, November 10, 2014 3:15:05 PM UTC-7, Scott Calvert wrote:
This weekend we found a tost ring that was split. It was difficult to
see because the rope was rapped around the split. From the looks
of it, it had been split for a long time. I do not know how old the
ring is or when it actually failed. Take a few minutes and inspect
your rings!
I would post a photo, but I am not sure how.

Safe Soaring,

Scott

We had a ring break a few years ago at a CAP flight academy. It was found while winch launching. I don't have the rings, but they were purchased through a known vendor. The academy leader was to follow-up with the vendor but passed away, so I don't know if there was any resolution.

Frank Whiteley