Solo top roping is a great way to get a lot of laps in and have a positive training day when you can t find a partner or are just looking for some solitude.
Petzl top rope solo.
Solo climbing is not recommended.
Also on the belay loop above the petzl micro traxion i clip a redundant ascending device.
I like the camp lift which has no rope grabbing teeth and clamps down on the rope between two plates.
Climbing with a partner remains the best solution climbing is inherently dangerous.
The non teeth traction device should help prolong the life of your rope when it s used to hold most of your falls and hangs.
Solo toproping techniques vary mainly in their back up methods.
Nevertheless fixed rope solo climbing is an option that many climbers have taken experimenting with a variety of technical solutions.
Petzl has not developed a device for this activity but certain ascenders may be used for it by experts.
You are responsible for your actions and decisions self belayed solo climbing must only be undertaken by experts this document deals with climbing with a fixed belay rope without loading the rope except to rest.
Some climbers hang a second rope alongside the first and clip into bights pre tied in the backup rope in case the primary rope or belay device fails.
It is connected to the harness tie in points with a quick link presto or go a 17 cm express sling and an ok triact lock carabiner.
In climbing or mountaineering the rope team offers the highest level of safety.
Petzl usa equipment headlamps and techniques for alpinism climbing and work at height.
Petzl is inventing products and provide solutions that allow sports enthusiasts and professionals to access some of the most inaccessible places both day and night.
Solo top rope self belay advice some progress capture pulleys and ascenders can be rigged to travel along a fixed line providing a self belay for a solo top rope climbing experience.
Top rope solo with the new rescucender from petzl.
Here is a quick comparison between the microcender the shunt and the new rescucender.