Bombing out of the canopy

[Paul Smith]

Deans post on first aid kits got me thinking about the fastest way out of the canopy. I am currently using OP with XTC + with a swabishor distel and hitch climber. I find on long pitches in binds badly. Thinking of changing to a VT but for emergency's thinking of carrying a fig 8.

 

Any thoughts?

[Mac McLennan]

The last thing you'll be thinking about is changing your climbing system.

[Paul Smith]

Exactly! tried the VT, finding it hard to get used to!

[Buzz]

A VT does take time to get used to at least a couple of weeks of constant climbing and tinkering.

[Mr Ed]

This is what I use for quick descents -

[skyhuck]

If I worked in a skyscraper like the Twin Towers I would have one of those under my desk.

[Paul Smith]

Nice pic!

[Dean Lofthouse]

Exactly! tried the VT, finding it hard to get used to!

 

I'm starting to use my lockjack quite a lot now, not good in tight spots but excellent for limb walking or spiking up adjacent vertical stems.

 

Decending ??? Excellent!

[Paul Smith]

Thought about the lockjack, mixed reports. The main draw back seems to be controlling decent, just a touch ends up in free fall!?

[skyhuck]

Thought about the lockjack, mixed reports. The main draw back seems to be controlling decent, just a touch ends up in free fall!?

 

I tried one, did not suit me