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Madrock Safeguard

For 1-stick CLIMBING (not rappelling)? A prussik or other friction knot (like kleimheist, distel, etc) or a mechanical ascender like a ropeman or kong duck (though there are questions about safety of these).

If you’re looking for a good, safe, cheap alternative then I’d try a prussik with a tender.
 
drew13 said:
For 1-stick CLIMBING (not rappelling)? A prussik or other friction knot (like kleimheist, distel, etc) or a mechanical ascender like a ropeman or kong duck (though there are questions about safety of these).

If you’re looking for a good, safe, cheap alternative then I’d try a prussik with a tender.
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I should have phrased it better.. For rappelling down
 
Ah, gotcha. Lot of rappelling threads on the site, you should definitely read through them for pros and cons. ATC and figure-8 device are options.
 
You can get an ATC with an autoblock and its very affordable. Just search for ATC & autoblock and you will find everything you need to know. Also search Jcline. He's got a very simple video with all the basics that are fully climb rated and safe.

The safegaurd is very nice to have. Check out DIY sportsman's 1 stick video and look at G2outdoors page with Carl explaining his method.

1. JCLINE
2. DIY sportsman
3. G2 Outdoors

I hope this helps!
 
Google ATC accidents and Safeguard, much easier to find entries for ATC's...
 
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Thanks guys. The safeguard is sold out everywhere. I've seen JCline's video's. So for one sticking I could just climb with a prussic and tender. Once ready to come down hook up an autoblock and ATC and rappel down correct?
 
Flyerzfan10 said:
Thanks guys. The safeguard is sold out everywhere. I've seen JCline's video's. So for one sticking I could just climb with a prussic and tender. Once ready to come down hook up an autoblock and ATC and rappel down correct?
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Bingo!! That’s what I plan to do every time I 1 stick or use WE steps. Only use safegaurd for SRT. I prefer distel hitch though. Prussic has tendency to bind up a little more.
 
I vastly prefer the GriGri+ over the Madrock for rappelling. More expensive but much smoother brake.
 
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