Smart 2.0

I use a smart alpine, which is a twin-tube version of the Mammut Smart. There is an odd motion that you can do where the curve of the belay biner can bind in the device, locking it up and preventing rope from traveling in either direction in it. I think it is better to have the wider belly, as well

It works great. Replace the Mammut Smart 2.0 with the GriGri+ and you’ll get how I use it. I rappel down the tree with it. Is it the intended use? No but it’s a common practice with those who hunt from a saddle

I started with a figure 8 backed up underneath with a schwabish hitch connected to my linesman loop (dominant side). Very easy to do. I'm now running a Mammut Smart 2.0 (same backup to linesman) and it's easier. It just requires a 9-11mm rope and an HMS carabiner. I don't want a mechanical device on

Like mine as an allrounder. I prefer belaying lead with the Mammut Smart (2.0 with Smarter add-on), and bringing up a second with a Reverso. But the convenience of bringing only 1 device for lead/second belaying + rappelling and that device even having the safety reserve of semi-auto locking makes i