Harness Setup, Self Belay with Presik + Reverso 3 Part 1

[northaunt]

*prUsik

[luvmonkey666]

this is like what i do but i make a rope swiss seat and use a prusik and klemhiest for my harness and a foot strap. where is part two? i really wanna see that technique with the carabiner

[nmotiontravelguide]

@luvmonkey666 It should be in my channel. I'm working on putting together a more details video for all the haters out there who disliked my climb videos. I have a few other things I want to show like double person rappel off the same anchor, ect. Thanks for the view and support.

[captkav]

I just want to thank you for the great video. It gave me some really good ideas for self belay with my ATC Guide (simalar to a Reverso). I clip a biner to my harness, attach the ATC by its lock off pivot point, then rig both ends of my top rope through it. I added a lanyard to the unlock of the ATC. I use it just as I would for seconds from a fixed anchor. I tie in a Prusik above and to my harness and even add a Ropeman (rope jam) as a back up too. It works, your video inspired me to try this.

[nmotiontravelguide]

@captkav thank you for understanding my first vids. Im actually going to do a new video soon showing that very thing. I've learned alot in a year. As I said, im not a climb guide and ya if you have experience and can pick up an idea or share an idea, it will make us all safer and better. You're awesome, thx 4 the view and opinion.

[beholderlt]

you said one should buy a properly fitting harness but either yours is a size too smal or you didn't get it high enough above your hips. i would suggest getting professional advice before trying anything on your own. people have already gone the hard way many years ago, so you don't have to.

[jp876899]

I realy think you need to spend some time with an instructor before making anymore climbing/abseiling videos, it could save your life. The knot on your prussik should be a double fishermans. The rope (if your purely abseiling) needs to be a static rope, NOT a dynamic rope as you state. Your anchor is not equalised. Your biner on the anchor needs to be a screwgate or at least opposing snap gates....the list goes on. I admire your enthusiasm but for your safety and others, get some training

[nmotiontravelguide]

@jp876899 this is not to teach ppl the right way or any one way, its just theory. Take it for what it is, and if you dont like it, then u wouldnt be using the technique. ppl who know what to do right can comment and help. Youtube is a network and a resource.

[01Mattreynolds]

@jp876899

I'm sorry but the knot on the prussic cord doesn't need to be a double fishermans, as you state. Any knot that is going to hold will do. Seeing as most people tie together thier ropes for an abseil with an overhand knot anyway, I don't see how this isn't acceptable.

There isn't a life threatening problem with using a dynamic rope when you are jyust abseiling. Most people don't go out to "just abseil" and tend to use abseiling as decent methed with thier own climbing ropes.

[nmotiontravelguide]

@eldenbrooks, you are more than welcome. I look forward in putting up more videos using the reverso 3 in self belay mode, where you attach the r3 to the anchor and it self locks. Thanks for your views and comments.

[eldenbrooks]

Great Video. Thanks!

[nmotiontravelguide]

@fryrfitr123 I do know how to tie a dub fishermans and i do use them more often now because i like the redundancy of that knots own security in itself. I was told before that a overhand knot was good enough for a prusik, because its only one form of back. I said in my video you need to back up your back up, thus i know you can wrap you rope in various ways if you need hands free as well. All in all, this video is to show some options and thanks for your comments, i do use fishermans always now.

[FYRFITR123]

What kind of knot is that tied in the end of your prusik cord? You're going to kill your self... Learn how to tie a Fisherman's or double fisherman's knot.

[JoshuaS99]

great videos

[nmotiontravelguide]

Notice I dont ware belts when I climb or rappel. I use paracord or stronger for back up rope. I sometimes attach a biner with a water carrier so i can be hydrated when im climbing. What if im stuck on my way down. Keep in mind, i'll be photographing and in some cases changing descent routes or re directing. I like to know that if its hot out or in any situation you can drink of you need. I also carry my pocket knife and minimal survival kit good to make fire in wet conditions.