Rope soloing This type of rock climbing requires rigging a grigri or other locking belay device to the rope attached to a fixed object, like a tree, called a rappel anchor. Anyone wishing to rope solo should already have an extensive knowledge of all the systems and equipment needed, as well as a sound knowledge of themselves Jun 29, 2022 · For those of us that were not lucky enough to be lead soloing during the era of rope solo items being marketed and silent partners being sold for less than $1500, what is gear and techniques you use? Are we stuck with just clunky knots and/or modified grigris now? Honestly Gri gri with a cache loop made by a micro traxion works so well. Moved Permanently. I actually prefer rope soloing to climbing with a partner in places like Ouray Ice Park - I get a lot more climbing done and do not get cold standing around. A cache loop of the free rope hanging down about 15 feet or less will pull smoothly through the device (if the full dangling free rope weights the device, it will lock up Rope solo climbing is climbing alone but with a rope to help arrest a fall, or for a self-rescue if required. With both setups, getting the right rope pairing was critical for good feed and lock-up. Using a stock or modified Grigri for rope soloing is beyond the manufacturers approved use of the device and voids the warranty. However afaik it's made for lead rope solo, so a different use case from yours. Rope-Solo Klettern ist gefährlich […] Read More › Apr 2, 2017 · Me, Myself & I - the forbidden dark art of roped soloing, for climbers who either need to know in order to make the ultimate climb come true, or those who just like technique ‘nerdiness’. M. sgcthwtjikhcksotggygdtbllxbtqmxtmlkmwlaxeqtglguvqcmjakyanfgvevpekurdsmyej