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Re: [robdotcalm] Interesting accident at the gunks on Saturday :
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IsayAutumn
Mar 26, 2010, 5:24 PM
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In reply to: To Isayautumn: As I read your first posting, I immediately thought, nice guy but I wouldn’t climb with him. Nothing personal, but I get scared easily. In fact, after reading this thread, maybe I don’t want to climb with anyone using an autolocker other than on easy ground in an alpine environment, since its use raises questions about their judgment and common sense
That's fine. No offense taken. I do use the autoblocker frequently on easy multi-pitch terrain and in the alpine, especially when belaying two seconds. In my opinion, this is where the device really shines. For instance, I am climbing the gullies on Mt. Washington this weekend with two partners. I will use the autoblock device after my leads if I have a solid anchor. I guess now I will "inform" them that there are people who think it is unsafe.
I have to agree with johnwesley, though. I don't think the lowering procedure is all the complicated to do correctly, although it is much more complicated than using a redirect or a munter. Again, for many situations, this device is not the best choice.
(This post was edited by IsayAutumn on Mar 26, 2010, 5:32 PM)
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Post edited by IsayAutumn
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Post edited by IsayAutumn
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