Climbing with a partner remains the best solution climbing is inherently dangerous.
Petzl top rope solo.
Solo top rope self belay advice some progress capture pulleys and ascenders can be rigged to travel along a fixed line providing a self belay for a solo top rope climbing experience.
Petzl has not developed a device for this activity but certain ascenders may be used for it by experts.
Also on the belay loop above the petzl micro traxion i clip a redundant ascending device.
Some climbers hang a second rope alongside the first and clip into bights pre tied in the backup rope in case the primary rope or belay device fails.
I like the camp lift which has no rope grabbing teeth and clamps down on the rope between two plates.
Solo climbing is not recommended.
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Solo toproping techniques vary mainly in their back up methods.
And you must be backed up never depend on a single device.
It is connected to the harness tie in points with a quick link presto or go a 17 cm express sling and an ok triact lock carabiner.
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Nevertheless fixed rope solo climbing is an option that many climbers have taken experimenting with a variety of technical solutions.
The non teeth traction device should help prolong the life of your rope when it s used to hold most of your falls and hangs.
A rescucender is placed on the other rope as a backup.
You are responsible for your actions and decisions self belayed solo climbing must only be undertaken by experts this document deals with climbing with a fixed belay rope without loading the rope except to rest.
After installation verify that each ascender slides correctly on the rope in the up direction and locks instantly in the down direction.
Here is a quick comparison between the microcender the shunt and the new rescucender.