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Simple rope soloing options 25-Mar-2020 At 12:40:07 PM johnpitcairn

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I like a rescuecender (I have the old all-metal one) and CT roll-n-lock for TR solo on a single or double line if I can fix the top of the line. Rescucender on top, held upright with an elastic neckband or such, roll-n-lock is backup.

If I can't fix the line, but there are pull cords to get a rope through the anchor, I'll TR solo on a shunt with backup knots. Less ideal, known issues. Again, hold the shunt up with elastic so there is no impact force on it.

For TR solo a semi-static provides a better experience than a dynamic rope if you intend to rest on the rope or might come off, but you definitely want to be careful not to let any slack build up (elastic to hold device up).

I haven't done any lead solo past self-rescue practice using clove hitches. Wouldn't recommend that unless you have to self-rescue. Some use a grigri, but there are feed issues and definite failure modes. The WC revo seems to be getting more popular.

Check out the Rope Solo Climbing facebook group.