Anyone doing SRT with ropeman/carbiner instead of Hand Ascender?

[kyler1945]

Considering doing this. I think I can eliminate the need for hand ascender and biner/ropeman for my tether, and use one for both. Can't see where it would mess me up, and they function the same way.

It would shave about 5 ounces.

Thoughts?

 

[justsomedude]

Thinking about it. I'd still use. A grigri so I wouldn't have to change over to descend

 

[Whispers Death]

Just use a couple tiblocs.....that will really save some weight.

 

[kyler1945]

Thinking about it. I'd still use. A grigri so I wouldn't have to change over to descend

Still using my grigri or lifesaver. I'm strictly talking about the hand ascender.

 

[TheTracker]

Considering doing this. I think I can eliminate the need for hand ascender and biner/ropeman for my tether, and use one for both. Can't see where it would mess me up, and they function the same way.

It would shave about 5 ounces.

Thoughts?

Yes you can do it, Won't Be as efficient but it would work!

 

[justsomedude]

If you aren't trying to climb high quickly and want to keep your load lighter, that's the way.

I never tried a Tibloc. The teeth scared me.

 

[boone0]

I've read the teeth on the tiblock are really rough on rope, anyone have some first hand experience?

I did try a ropeman in this config once, ascending SRT a very short distance. You lose a little grip and have to use the rope. Another issue is if you're ascending RADS, and attaching a foot loop to the ascender, it gets complicated with where you attach the foot loop vs where you route the rope.

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[Whispers Death]

The teeth aren't the problem. It is designed for going up only. Try going down and you will inadvertently tear the sheath. Disengagement for descent is sketchy. It needs to be removed and a different device employed to descend. The teeth aren't much different than on my hand ascender. Doesn't matter....I like my hand grip on my Petzl Ascension. I'd use it if it weighed 5 lbs.