Pivot

2x prusik loops Knife 240cm sling on a big HMS locker 3/5 120cm slings on snapgates (I usually use these as runners but occasionally belays) 6 screwgates Guide plate (dmm pivot is the GOAT) Nut key Radio Tibloc & microtraxion (these are recent purchases and only take them if I'm climbing/following s

My first experience being the one belaying from the top was with my GriGri actually. The people I was with told me it was not so safe and the rope could slip back. And It did. The next two pitches I used it and all the pitches I had it with me also have a ledge where you cannot see the climber. (Als

I recommend getting 1 guide tube and 1 ABD, try a variety of belay devices if possible and buy the one you feel most comfortable with. I currently use the DMM Pivot and Edelrid Pinch. A tuber can be used for belaying in guide mode and be used in rappels while ABDs are more common in single pitch spo