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rrrADAM
Aug 21, 2003, 11:21 PM
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No... But I do it for beginners with an autoblock at the legloop.
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theying
Aug 21, 2003, 11:49 PM
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Yes, always, most definately.
A prussik!
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changling
Aug 21, 2003, 11:51 PM
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Always do, with a prussik. It's a good habit.
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tradmanclimbs
Aug 22, 2003, 12:32 AM
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I only back up with an auto block if I don't know the rt and can't see were I am going or if I think I will be messing with gear.
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epic_ed
Aug 22, 2003, 12:45 AM
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It depends (tm).
Usually. And with my belay device extended; prusik to the harness:
http://www.rockclimbing.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4596
Let's see if I can stir this pot again. Hehehe.
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rocknut1
Aug 22, 2003, 1:05 AM
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Yes everytime - Prusik...........you never know
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coldclimb
Aug 22, 2003, 1:22 AM
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If I plan on possibly using both hands for something else, such as cleaning a route, I'll use the backup. Otherwise, no.
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socialclimber
Aug 22, 2003, 11:53 AM
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I use a brake attached to my leg loop. Maybe you would call it an auto block?
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scottharms
Aug 22, 2003, 1:28 PM
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autoblock to the leg loop, quick and easy and could save your life.
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mesomorf
Aug 22, 2003, 1:43 PM
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Tried it, didn't like it.
Maybe when rapping with a pig or under other extreme conditions.
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whiteflash
Aug 22, 2003, 2:10 PM
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99% of the time yes, quick easy, why not? Hard to climb while dead.
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turockgirl
Aug 22, 2003, 2:44 PM
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I do....prusik
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fuzzymonkey
Aug 22, 2003, 2:59 PM
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Yes - Autoblock, always.
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hugepedro
Aug 22, 2003, 3:18 PM
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Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Depends on the situation.
I use a bachman above my device.
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brianinslc
Aug 22, 2003, 3:36 PM
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Almost never.
Have tried a Petzl shunt. Too heavy and specialized.
If I did, would be an autoblock or the like below my rap device on my leg.
On some rappels I start out with a biner clipped to my leg loop and a munter hitch (it I'm goin' skinny on a single strand).
But...99.9% of the time, nothing.
For better or worse...knock on wood (!)...
Brian in SLC
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beyond_gravity
Aug 22, 2003, 3:37 PM
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Single pitch - No, unless i'm cleaning gear
Multi Pitch - Yes, unless it's some low angled slab with a ledge to set up the next station
I use a prusik for double ropes, and grigri when i'm simul rapping
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paganmonkeyboy
Aug 22, 2003, 3:43 PM
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always, since climbing with ukwill and watching him let go with both hands and drop onto his backup unexpectedly 10 feet from the anchor. he'd have decked without the backup...
seriously people - it takes all of five seconds to back up yer rapple. do it, come back to climb tomorrow. my .02$
-t
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angelaa
Aug 22, 2003, 6:51 PM
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Always : Autoblock
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reborne
Aug 22, 2003, 8:09 PM
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um how did that poll get there and were does one vote on it ?
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