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I wouldn’t be surprised for some mechanical belay devices to come out for the smaller diameter ropes that are becoming so popular in the Canyoneering world.
For now though there is the Alpine ATC that will work with the smaller ropes.
In order to hang off of an ATC you either have to have a friction hitch on the rappel rope, either above or below it, or you have to tie it off. For our use, a friction hitch would be easiest since tying off is a bit of a chore. I would suggest the friction hitch below the device since it wouldn’t have to hold nearly as much weight (similar to the breaking hand) making it easier to release and move.I saw that when I was researching, but can you hang on on ATC like you do a madrock? I'll have to look into that. A figure 8 is coming with my 8mm predator rappel kit so I was going to use that and just hang off a friction hitch till I'm ready to come down.
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I think the issue for me is that I weight 260 and I have not found a hitch yet that will release easily once I’ve had to put my full weight on it except those that require a whole bunch of space. I was also taught the hitch below the device many years ago when I was into climbing so it’s just sort of stuck with me.I prefer the hitch above the device, pulling up on the rope releases the hitch as the device takes the load, and also very compact.
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Thanks was just going off memory.
Thanks was just going off memory.
The Sterling F4 device can do 7.5mm to 8mm. I use it for SRT/2TC . It is is a bit more cumbersome to install/remove from the climb rope and doesn't move up the rope quite as easily compared to madrock or grigri .
One breakable hitch and a munter or super munter hitch will get you up and down just fine. For coming down just need an extra carabiner that you prolly already have on hand.Can I use just 2 auto blocks to repel done with instead of a mad rock or figure 8?
Nice looking deviceThey might be referring to the Edelrid’s Pinch, coming out in a month or two.
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That looks sharp. I love the fact you don’t have to have a carabiner. Eliminates some of the potential noise and shortens the attachment to the tether. I do wonder though if it doesn’t have a spring to keep it open, like the Life guard and the regular GriGri. Watching the video it looks like it might but hopefully it doesn’t. Will be curious to see what the price will be.Nice looking device