blueeyedclimber
Mar 29, 2010, 12:49 PM
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Nice post, as usual. IMHO, I think both sides might be overstating the benefits and drawbacks, but me being a curious person, I think I will do some experimenting this year. I am going to try to belay equally off the anchor and with redirect and take some notes.
One last point I will make, though, regarding using an autoblock. A point was made that it often allows the belayer to get into a more comfortable position. I don't think this is a selfish thing (yes, Jay, that still stings  ). If you are doing a lot of pitches while cragging or on a long multipitch route, things like being uncomfortable at each belay start to add up and take it's toll. Just sayin'.
If I actually follow through and take some notes, maybe I will post up next year and we can start this discussion ALL over again. 
Josh
(This post was edited by blueeyedclimber on Mar 29, 2010, 12:50 PM)
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