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Hanging from GriGri instead of Ropeman?

You just wrap the tail around your leg 3 times. Just for when you pause your descent
That's an accepted technique.

boone0 said:
Do you mean that you wrap the tail end of the rope around your leg, or that you're using an autoblock attached to a leg loop?

I never thought of putting a couple loops around your leg for friction, seems like it would work and be very quick.

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justsomedude said:
You just wrap the tail around your leg 3 times. Just for when you pause your descent
That's an accepted technique.
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Agreed. That is a common technique even in the rock climbing world

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Thanks! That's a great tip, I'll try it low and see if it's faster than tying the grigri off.

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The leg wrap with a GriGri is easier than with an ATC because there isn't going to be a load on the wrap. It's just a safety backup

On an ATC, you are actually holding the brake with the Leg wrap
 
justsomedude said:
The leg wrap with a GriGri is easier than with an ATC because there isn't going to be a load on the wrap. It's just a safety backup

On an ATC, you are actually holding the brake with the Leg wrap
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Are you rapping any more?

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bubba g said:
Anyone have a lot of experience with the Mad Rock Lifeguard?

I just messed around a little with mine...

I tried repelling down my 30ft HSS tether, and it was pretty tough to get sliding down slowly... I had to pull pretty hard on the lever to get started then it would go too fast... maybe I'm doing something wrong, or the rope is too thick...
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None of the devices (grigri,grigri2, grigri+, mad rock lifeguard etc. Sport climbing belay devices) are designed OR recommended to be used as a stationary work or hunting placement. What you read on here are guys/gals trying to use them for unintended purposes. They are backing them up with an auto block . It is up to each individual to weigh the risk involved by doing so. If you do choose a device I would highly advise you purchase a dedicated work at height device and the appropriate size rope it's rated for. (Almost always 11mm +).
As far as the lifeguard goes, When I used mine I ran the rope out over the back of the device and through the 'biner. When ready to desend, pull a little slack to get the lever to come up then break as usuall, it gives more friction and a smoother rappel.
Don't take this as a disrespectful post as that was not my intention. I just worry someone may "just read" and go buy, and not practice using their equipment and have a horrific accident because of not being careful.
IMO, I belive for me, is using a ropeman on my tether, backing that up by bringing the tail with a stopper knot and fig 8 on bight below and clipping back to 'biner.
If I rappell I do the changeover with rappell rope to my bridge and only unclipped after the rap rope is loaded and tested for slippage.
 
I don't think that what is all this thread is about. I picked up a couple odd ball autoblocks that may come in handy in a pinch. I don't hang primarily from the grigri 2 but it is my favorite way to clean my set after spurring up. If anything, I can still make some improvements to my rap rope. Recommendations welcome

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