simple lowering technique

[Big 'Ammer]

Why overcomplicate things?

 

If its only small light bits and only a few of them, sling them and zip 'em down the tail of your climbing line to the groundy!

 

But don't tell anyone you've done it, or you'll get into trouble! :laugh1:

[Danavan]

Not a chance! you know the thought police are hear;) It's all b£y the book!!

[atree]

Is it ok to use a revolver as a lowering point pulley for small stuff??

[Mark Bolam]

It must be Adam.

 

I used a screwgate carabiner for lowering everything for years before discovering bending radii etc. on Arbtalk.

 

I would stay small with it though.

 

(And yes, I know the technically correct answer is no. I'm a rebel, what can I say.)

[Rupe]

Its ok to use anything within its own limitations. Karabiners are fine, if they bend the rope too much than that is a limitation, work within that and alls good!

[Stephen Blair]

steel krab does a good job

[Frank]

why didnt you just tie the rope to the branch put a snap cut in it and get your groundie to yank it, creating a stunt fell involving climbing and groundies. The groundie would take the flack if it hit himself or landed on the hedge, and he would have to drag it off the hedge aswell, cos thats his job, win win. Might not look very "pro" if customers were watching so you would have to create a "stealth stunt fell" whereby you do crazy fells whilst the customer pops to the shop.

[atree]

Its ok to use anything within its own limitations. Karabiners are fine, if they bend the rope too much than that is a limitation, work within that and alls good!

 

Yeh thats what i thought rupe.Just wondering because i read a cataloge that says in bold letters not to be used for lowering.Obviosly not for large stuff.

[atree]

It must be Adam.

 

I used a screwgate carabiner for lowering everything for years before discovering bending radii etc. on Arbtalk.

 

I would stay small with it though.

 

(And yes, I know the technically correct answer is no. I'm a rebel, what can I say.)

 

Screwgate for lowering!.Come on mark get with the times and get a revolver

[Stephen Blair]

why didnt you just tie the rope to the branch put a snap cut in it and get your groundie to yank it, creating a stunt fell involving climbing and groundies. The groundie would take the flack if it hit himself or landed on the hedge, and he would have to drag it off the hedge aswell, cos thats his job, win win. Might not look very "pro" if customers were watching so you would have to create a "stealth stunt fell" whereby you do crazy fells whilst the customer pops to the shop.

 

have you been spying on me frank:sneaky2: