Where I climb, the anchors are not so far apart; and specs I've seen are for no more than one foot apart. At 1:40 there seems to be a ninety-degree angle for the rigging, which is in the bad zone, I think. He has double back-up on the rope; or is it bolted back-up for natural anchors? Anyway, using a Jumar-type device to do the opposite of what it is made for is nuts, imo.
I am also no expert by any means, But brother, you have got to get a set of Aiders.
I think that you will find Aid climbing to be a lot easier when you can use the power from your legs to work your way up. Glad to see your getting out loved the sceanery. Where was it at by the way?
when your ascending don't forget to tie in short every now and then to back up those ascenders. Or have a a gri gri set up on your belay loop and occasionally pull the slack through. It's generally not a good idea to trust the ascenders by themselves.
Also I agree with concours2001, an ascender above your rappel device is not a good idea. Use a prussik or shunt below the device. Oh and keep both hands on the break side while rappelling, you'll have a lot more control.
An ascender is not a good way to backup a rappel, that's a quick way to shred the sheath on your rope as the sharp teeth will drag on the rope as you go. And with any setup where the backup is above the belay device, if you end up on the backup while you are free-hanging, there is no way to easily unweight the backup and continue your rappel. Use an Autoblock/Prussik or a Petzl Shunt below the belay device. They can be used on a leg loop or you can extend the belay device away with a sling.
The location wasn't mentioned in your video but it sure looks Stoney Point, CA, to me. If so, I've got all sorts of stories and memories of that place.
I'm no expert at all but i saw you going up with ascenders and thought to myself "theres got to be an easier way." so i googled it and it appears most people use one or two foot "aiders" to attach to the ascenders. Just wasn't sure if you were aware of this is all. Keep the good vids coming.
@MackyMatt I was using them to cheat my way up the cliff, to my knowledge using a foot hold is more for getting up and over an overhang. Thanks for your support and keep checking in.
@random123outburst Thank you, I was going to mention that as well. It had me a bit worried, because it didn't very stable. That's why we're here for, to watch each others backs. Check out my channel too guys. Im just starting to upload.
do you use static or dynamic rope for this type of stuff
ZombieTactics2 1 week ago
Where I climb, the anchors are not so far apart; and specs I've seen are for no more than one foot apart. At 1:40 there seems to be a ninety-degree angle for the rigging, which is in the bad zone, I think. He has double back-up on the rope; or is it bolted back-up for natural anchors? Anyway, using a Jumar-type device to do the opposite of what it is made for is nuts, imo.
thumlyly 3 months ago
I am also no expert by any means, But brother, you have got to get a set of Aiders.
I think that you will find Aid climbing to be a lot easier when you can use the power from your legs to work your way up. Glad to see your getting out loved the sceanery. Where was it at by the way?
vaPyro 10 months ago
when your ascending don't forget to tie in short every now and then to back up those ascenders. Or have a a gri gri set up on your belay loop and occasionally pull the slack through. It's generally not a good idea to trust the ascenders by themselves.
Also I agree with concours2001, an ascender above your rappel device is not a good idea. Use a prussik or shunt below the device. Oh and keep both hands on the break side while rappelling, you'll have a lot more control.
MrLebowski01 11 months ago
An ascender is not a good way to backup a rappel, that's a quick way to shred the sheath on your rope as the sharp teeth will drag on the rope as you go. And with any setup where the backup is above the belay device, if you end up on the backup while you are free-hanging, there is no way to easily unweight the backup and continue your rappel. Use an Autoblock/Prussik or a Petzl Shunt below the belay device. They can be used on a leg loop or you can extend the belay device away with a sling.
concours2001 1 year ago
that's not black static rope is it?
genepierson 1 year ago
The location wasn't mentioned in your video but it sure looks Stoney Point, CA, to me. If so, I've got all sorts of stories and memories of that place.
actionadventures 1 year ago
I'm no expert at all but i saw you going up with ascenders and thought to myself "theres got to be an easier way." so i googled it and it appears most people use one or two foot "aiders" to attach to the ascenders. Just wasn't sure if you were aware of this is all. Keep the good vids coming.
MackyMatt 1 year ago
@MackyMatt I was using them to cheat my way up the cliff, to my knowledge using a foot hold is more for getting up and over an overhang. Thanks for your support and keep checking in.
sunfloweroutdoor 1 year ago
when u use the ascender u need to clip a biner in the hole at the top so that the rope doesnt come out
random123outburst 1 year ago
@random123outburst Thank you, I was going to mention that as well. It had me a bit worried, because it didn't very stable. That's why we're here for, to watch each others backs. Check out my channel too guys. Im just starting to upload.
nmotiontravelguide 1 year ago