Rope Wrench feedback

[Ian Flatters]

Ok, so i've been off this thread for a few days but have just read and caught up (ish) so i've taken my RW right back to the minimum to see how i fair, so its RW/HC which works just as well as the LJ/RW combo and I'm using PI instead of my Static SRT line too.

 

So my findings,

 

Pantin is easier but I'm just as at home foot locking my way up and using pretty much the same advancing technique as i did with the pantin on.

 

I popped a quick VT on the line when heading out on bendy limbs to create a rads system, takes only a few seconds in reality.

 

Natural anchors work a treat for positioning, of which in art i may have just tried to get out there on a long limb walk. This means I'm already in a better work position.

 

BUT mostly my body feels better from using this system, i know some people are sceptical but it does take time and practice to learn any new type of climbing or even climbing at all.

 

For me personally once i gave it my full attention and cleared my mind of how i think i should climb everything came together. No longer am i governed by planning a route for friction against my running line.

 

 

Gibbon has put up a very good video recently too.

[Dan Curtis]

Hussar! I am now allowed to use the wrench at work! Thought you'd all like to know:thumbup:

[Paul Smith]

Hussar! I am now allowed to use the wrench at work! Thought you'd all like to know:thumbup:

 

Common sense prevails!

[Dan Curtis]

So pleased, I've been trying to use srt positioning at work for over a year now, since before I'd come across the wrench!

Edited February 20, 2012 by Dan Curtis
Makes more sense

[pat1987]

What are peoples views on the best kind of ascenders to put above your rw and use with a footloop? have read on here that someone thought there was no need for a handed ascender and just to use a petzl basic or croll, would be good to hear a few opinions as am just looking at purchasing one, is it worth the extra money for a handed, if not which is better the basic or croll?

[Dan Curtis]

I use a petzl handled ascender, but only because I had that from my micro frog set up. I do find however, the wrench with just a pantin does the job. Extra gear just means more to carry around. I use just my hands on the rope and let my leg do all the work.

[Paul Smith]

I use the ISC lock safe with a revolver in case I need a RADS system which I very rarely need tbh! I like a good hand hold so I reckon a croll would not be for me.

[gibbon]

I use a petzel and don't Like it. They are designed to use on steep slopes. I used some red and black groved ascender, maybe a cmi, ten years ago. They are much better for climbing vertically.

[Paul Smith]

There is a tiny hand ascender by fujurika(spelling). Going to find the link!

 

Totally wrong spelling!

 

http://www.kong.it/doc/KONG_FUTURA_SYSTEM.pdf

Edited February 20, 2012 by Paul Smith

[pat1987]

I know what u mean arborholic, have just been using a pantin so far as this is all i have but have been impressed how this performs, supose im just curious to try it with a footloop for long ascents as i imagine you then eliminate the sit back on yer hitch, but like you say its all more gear hung on yer harness.

 

thanks for the other input aswell guys.