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Kong “Back-Up”, Reference One Stick Climbing Method

melocal

melocal

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Back-Up

Back-Up: Fall arrester for working at height. The Back-Up is a helping hand for work positioning and safety. Due to its special design it can withstan
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I really don’t know many pieces of equipment that function as fall prevention, work positioning, AND fall arrest. Came across this Kong Back-Up and I am interested in other people’s thoughts. I would be using this with single stick climb. Although price is always a factor in gear choice, I would like to acknowledge that yes, this is pricey, and yes, it requires *edit* 10-12 mil rope. I have searched and haven’t seen any threads on this. Looking forward to feedback.
 
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I looked into this previously and think it is a nice piece of equipment that is better suited to our needs. But like you said, the price is up there and 10-12mm rope eliminates some really nice rope options that many of us are using.
 
I can go up my 9mm htp with a 6mm friction hitch tied into a swabisch...I can move it freely up the rope and should it will arrest my fall if that happens. Cost...about 15.00 for a 12' section.
 
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