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Roped Soloing Techniques 3-Mar-2009 At 10:20:52 PM muki

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The post I made has some good tips for those who would like to try this style of climbing.
But I would recommend that you start with baby steps, and in company of a friend who can lend a
hand or rope to bail onto, or even a top rope back up to the system while you are practising.
I like this particular style of climbing, as you can seamlessly switch from free climbing (with zero drag)
to full blown aid in seconds, and the gri gri method offers you a self adjusting daisy when in aid mode.
The ease of back cleaning means 60 or 70 metre pitches if not traversing too much and you have
those lengths of rope, and the rack does not have to travel with you if you have a tag line.
This makes it excellent for new routing in remote areas, adventure climbing, & multi day sieges on
bigwalls, because you only haul half the water and gear needed for the attempted wall, eg Yosemite.
But the most important thing to remember (apart from a strong dynamic belay) is that you are SOLO
up there and if the bricks start flying as WW says, you are on your own as far as rescue goes !
Take care ! this is not a game for the average punter, it takes commitment, skill, and cahones.