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SRT..... rappelling device of Choice.

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Buckhorn70

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Curious as to each persons rappelling device of choice. I have just received all these methods and have started to practice. What do you think is easier/safer? I am favoring the Grivel right now but still getting acclimated to all three methods. Do you guys auto block with the Safeguard?

1) Mad Rock Safeguard
2) Grivel 2 x 8
3) Pezel ATC
 
Madrock SafeGaurd. I use an autoblock but not necessary.

Just because you said SRT and you would of already needed a mechanical device probably. If just rappelling then yes grivel 2x8 is my choice.
 
Safeguard for ascending but I prefer an ATC (Black Diamond Sport) for rappelling. I use an autoblock to backup every device I use to rappel.
 
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i like my safeguard, I ascend with it, i autoblock back it up and tie a stopper while hanging, but when rappelling I dont use a autoblock. its everything i need in a single device, thats what i like about it. I use it for practicing srt and 1 sticking
 
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Safeguard for SRT, figure 8 with auto block (unless I don’t have to stop) for rappel, because it just feels smoother than the other 2.
 
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I prefer to rappel on the Grivel Master Mono Belay, but I use the Mad Rock safeguard the most. I SRT climb, so I use the Safeguard the most. I have the Master Mono as a backup in my pack.
 
I use a GriGri2 and I'm happy with it.

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Buckhorn70 said:
Curious as to each persons rappelling device of choice. I have just received all these methods and have started to practice. What do you think is easier/safer? I am favoring the Grivel right now but still getting acclimated to all three methods. Do you guys auto block with the Safeguard?

1) Mad Rock Safeguard
2) Grivel 2 x 8
3) Pezel ATC
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4) Figure 8 descender
 
This thread is useless without a poll! :sunglasses:

1) MadRock Safeguard for one-sticking and rappelling. No autoblock these days but it is recommended (HollowBlock or Jammy).
 
Yazoo Hntr said:
I prefer to rappel on the Grivel Master Mono Belay, but I use the Mad Rock safeguard the most. I SRT climb, so I use the Safeguard the most. I have the Master Mono as a backup in my pack.
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Would you want to sell that Grivel Master Mono?
 
JoyRyd said:
GriGri Plus
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I just got one of those. I just used it twice in the backyard to try it out.

According to the manual, you're not supposed to let go of the rope when descending. However, I suspect a lot of do.

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sweats said:
I just got one of those. I just used it twice in the backyard to try it out.

According to the manual, you're not supposed to let go of the rope when descending. However, I suspect a lot of do.

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Does the manual say ascending or belaying?
I have grigri2, lifeguard, safeguard and birdie. They all work about the same for rappelling. No autoblock.

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sweats said:
I just got one of those. I just used it twice in the backyard to try it out.

According to the manual, you're not supposed to let go of the rope when descending. However, I suspect a lot of do.

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I let go of the tag line, but before I do I tie a Safety stop knot so it only can release and drop a few inches.

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Safeguard here for SRT, both ascending and descending, no autobloc. I did just pick up a Grivel Master Mono for possible use for rappelling (with an autobloc).
 
sweats said:
I just got one of those. I just used it twice in the backyard to try it out.

According to the manual, you're not supposed to let go of the rope when descending. However, I suspect a lot of do.

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I tie a stopper knot or a clove hitch and carabiner it to my lineman's loop as a "backup". Another trick I learned on here is to use a clove hitch with a carabiner instead of a stopper knot. Keep in mind......this may be overkill to a certain degree. But, I'm a chicken and I tie off whenever I can!

Be safe and have fun!
 
I should add to above: Very few people can tell you how to do it right.........but, almost everyone can tell you how not to do it wrong. There is a big difference! LOL
 
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