Grigri

If you only ever plan to do single pitch climbing with anchor hardware, it's fine. Very similar to the Ederlid Jul2, Ocun Bow, and Mammut Smart. However Petzl Grigri or Edelrid Pinch are better at locking off the rope if your partner is projecting and hanging lots, or if you have a weight difference

I bought my 10mm static line inn 2016. I believe its a Millet rope, cant remember. I have mistreated it in every (reasonable) way possible. Its been pulled through the dirt, ice, moss,over rock, tied/wrapped directly around all sorts of trees, cables, rock horns, posts more times than I care to reme

There is definitely a grigri heavy shift going on. I personally don't trust any establishment that teaches grigri first or grigri only. I was very happy when a friend recently took a belay class and told me that they taught ATCs. This push for grigris seems to mostly be done by indoor climbers and m

A couple of questions really need to be answered to narrow down the options. Do you care about weight? Do you want an anti panic function? Do you want to be following manufacturers instructions? There are (to the best of my knowledge) no devices desgined to be used on a single rope abseil that when

Try swapping out the rope grab on the tether for a belay device like a Petzl grigri or an Edelrid Pinch. You don't have to unload the tether to release or take tension on the rope. just slide the tail through a carabiner where you have your girth hitch and then you can pull the tail to stand up and

use a grigri + petzl freino carabiner to add extra friction on the lower you don't need belay gloves

Grigri - locker for it and try the harness on before you buy it. If cant try on first get petzl corax, not the LT, the original one with 2 buckles on the belt. Comes in only 2 sizes and fits most people When you are ready to rappel get the ATC with a locker, a third hand with a locker, and a sling w

The grigri is an assisted belay device- so it has a cam that engages when weighted. It can be used to belay or rappel. However, it is not designed to “auto-catch” as a descender like the petzl ID or Rig, so when ascending or going hands free, you’re supposed to tie stopper knots behind you in case t

Thowline needs to be static. Accessory cords are not, which might pose a serious problem. Didn't read this when replying below, but needing static cord makes perfect sense so I'll see where I can get some cheap dyneema cord. Alpine butterfly is fine. It´s the same use as in rappeling on a single str

Excellent use for prusik knots or ascenders. First as someone else recommended, keeping your tether to the shortest length possible reduces the fall distance and potential to get stuck. If you need to ascend a rope you can use a long loop with a prusik to stand in. Use a shorter loop attached with a