Re: Leaving Anchors/Ropes i.e. Royal Arch
Passing a knot requires having a backup to take your weight, either a prusik or an ascender,
http://www.rockandice.com/lates-news/knot-passing-101
On May...
Jonathan Beck 2014-05-20 17:00:19 #76018
Re: Leaving Anchors/Ropes i.e. Royal Arch
I don't know if you already have a gri-gri or thinking of buying one, but I found this recall on-line (2011). You might check your serial number to see if it...
Ken Stahley 2014-05-20 16:56:32 #76017
Re: Bizarre hiker encounter at Granite rapid
Howdy folks! I've been out playing before the heat kicks in so I missed a lot of great discussion here. Eighteen months ago there was a difference of...
rich_rudow 2014-05-20 13:22:18 #76016
road conditions to Swamp Point ??
I'd like to hear how the road is to Swamp Point. If you've been out to this TH for the N Bass, please tell me about conditions. Here is the route I plan to...
wildvagabond 2014-05-20 13:22:01 #76015
Re: Leaving Anchors/Ropes i.e. Royal Arch
John,I forgot to mention that I do that tied back to myself, so the rope runs through the anchor which would not be PC on the aluminum rings(excessive...
brady black 2014-05-20 12:40:29 #76014
Re: Leaving Anchors/Ropes i.e. Royal Arch
I would assume almost no one raps with a gri-gri. They are best for the rock gyms and could easily jam with a wet or dirty rope. This could be done with...
surfer4887 2014-05-20 12:16:23 #76013
Re: Leaving Anchors/Ropes i.e. Royal Arch
John,I rappel on my grigiri while drilling new sport routes. I can rappel down, stop, and drill hands free, and climb back up while self belaying.BradyTo:...
brady black 2014-05-20 12:11:05 #76012
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