Public Land Nomad
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Whats up guys. Figured id get my intro out of way and post what im using so i can get any help along the way that I might need. I have a Latitude Method (metal free) arriving friday. Very excited to try this saddle for my first saddle ever. Have been hearing nothing but good things from people similar size (6' 170lbs). Also bought a Petzl GRIGRI V1 from Greg Staggs on facebook that will be here saturday. I have 4 LW full length sticks and plan on modding one of the sticks down to around 16''-17'', putting a double step on the top step & cam cleat on it + an aider and using it for one sticking....
As of right now I dont have a platform and will be practicing with my XOP Vanish. But am leaning toward a OOAL Ridge Runner, Tethrd Predator, or Trophy Line Mission. And possibly upgrading toward the beginning of next season to a LWCG Ambush. I like the idea of having a larger platform to maneuver better and have more foot room but Weight is one of the TOP issues for me as ill be carrying filming gear next season. So still have some weighing options on the platform, But am leaning toward the ridge runner or predator to get proficient with a smaller platform....
So right now my main issue is learning the one stick method with the gear I have now (Petzl GriGri V1) as i might have jumped the gun on a great priced piece of gear. Im kind of lost on the rope requirements to accomplish the one stick & rappel method being the GriGri V1 is rated for only 10mm-11mm rope, so thats one thing im hoping i can get some straight forward help with from the guys here. Ive looked at a few types of rope. Good rope isnt cheap. And being im planning on switching things up sooner or later, probably to a madrock safegaurd and smaller diameter and lighter rope, I dont want to spend top dollar on 10mm rope im not going to be running with for too long. So oping I can get suggestions on safe, cost effective and as light as possible rope selection.
So right now thats pretty much it. Will be taking the Latitude Method for a test drive this weekend and getting some time learning my tether height, bridge length and maneuvering around trees shooting.
Thanks in advance if anyone can answer some of these questions concerning the GriGri V1 and rope selection for rappeling.
Thanks guys! Looking forward to posting here more often and talking with you guys!
As of right now I dont have a platform and will be practicing with my XOP Vanish. But am leaning toward a OOAL Ridge Runner, Tethrd Predator, or Trophy Line Mission. And possibly upgrading toward the beginning of next season to a LWCG Ambush. I like the idea of having a larger platform to maneuver better and have more foot room but Weight is one of the TOP issues for me as ill be carrying filming gear next season. So still have some weighing options on the platform, But am leaning toward the ridge runner or predator to get proficient with a smaller platform....
So right now my main issue is learning the one stick method with the gear I have now (Petzl GriGri V1) as i might have jumped the gun on a great priced piece of gear. Im kind of lost on the rope requirements to accomplish the one stick & rappel method being the GriGri V1 is rated for only 10mm-11mm rope, so thats one thing im hoping i can get some straight forward help with from the guys here. Ive looked at a few types of rope. Good rope isnt cheap. And being im planning on switching things up sooner or later, probably to a madrock safegaurd and smaller diameter and lighter rope, I dont want to spend top dollar on 10mm rope im not going to be running with for too long. So oping I can get suggestions on safe, cost effective and as light as possible rope selection.
So right now thats pretty much it. Will be taking the Latitude Method for a test drive this weekend and getting some time learning my tether height, bridge length and maneuvering around trees shooting.
Thanks in advance if anyone can answer some of these questions concerning the GriGri V1 and rope selection for rappeling.
Thanks guys! Looking forward to posting here more often and talking with you guys!