Single Rope Ascent styles

[treemandan]

Guess I'll stick with the trusty ol' 8, thanks Moss. I use 1/2 KMIII for my static line, and if Dano is right about it not being a good fit, well then there it is.

It does fit, barely. I don't think its bad but it does state its limits and 7/16 is the limit they state. I think people use 1/2 in it all the time though.

 

[rahtreelimbs]

In my opinion, the main downside to tying off using a running bowline to a branch is that you must reach your tie in point to remove the rope. Normally, that's not a problem. But, for instance, when you get that last minute emergency call, and you need to bail off the jobsite, you still have to go up and retrieve your rope. Terminating your rope around the trunk alleviates that concern. I could come up with a number of other reasons, but I think you get my point. I know I've had to stop what I'm doing, and change gears to another job or task, and if my rope is committed to the tree it becomes a major downside.

Also, I've read that SRT is now approved (or being approved) to work from, so you don't have to ask a groundhog to untie your anchor end.

If you run a throw line up on the falling side there is no problem with retreival.

 

[SINGLE-JACK]

How about a compromise?

Air Traffic Controller ...
They're cheap, light, and don't hockle your rope like an 8.

An 8 is a more versatile device to have on your harness. ...

I know it's against the RULES:jawdrop:
but you can use an 8 like an ATC - works great and doesn't hockle your rope!

 

[chemist]

It does fit, barely. I don't think its bad but it does state its limits and 7/16 is the limit they state. I think people use 1/2 in it all the time though.

Petzl makes a new device called the I'D which is essentially a grigri and takes larger ropes. much more expensive then a grigri because i think it is an ascender as well...

Using 1/2 in rope in a grigri isn't a huge problem, but you do have to wrestle a little more with it.

I have an old grigri that is really worn and fits larger ropes quite well now!