Hi Yann, how about a carabiner in the leg loop with a hms knot through? Then stand up in de foot loop (great tip!) and rappel. This way I keep a clear rope management (direction rope up, rope down). And thanks again for sharing!
Rogier Happel the HMS should work like a charm! But you need to setup an extra carabiner. I once used a Silent Partner that locked when using my trick. It was old. Maybe the HMS trick would have worked!! It is good to have options! I will try next time! Thanks for sharing!!
Good question... I have never felt the pins were affected by this kind of use. I have heard of one occurrence where a pin broke but I believe the pin was loaded with the weight of a body. During my use, I am limited by the force of my hand so I believe minimal weight is actually applied to the pins.
Yes for sure but are they all alive? Not sure!! ruclips.net/video/Vykr8IyFJnE/видео.html As per the manual, the silent partner should NOT be used below freezing…
Sure! Try both and tell me what you think! There is one significant difference between the two in usability. Also I agree that a belay loop is for belaying and has a base MBS of 15kN and that can go down has the harness degrades. This is why I recommend a Petzl Ring Open as a belay loop replacement for any lead rope solo activity.
If you think the silent partner will fix all your lead rope solo problems, I think you are wrong: the silent partner has a lot of drag through the device, it rappels poorly, and you cannot reasonably second a pitch with it. And it is too expensive in the aftermarket... You should buy my online course here: blissclimbing.com/en/online-courses/ and find what device is good for you after all! (AND if rope soloing is for you!)
This is one of my favorite videos from you. Guides always utilize munter hitches.
Thank you so much for addressing these problems! So many important questions yet so many unanswered
You are welcome! You will find the bulk of my knowledge for Lead Rope Solo in the TRS+LRS online course here: blissclimbing.com/en/online-courses/
Hi Yann, how about a carabiner in the leg loop with a hms knot through? Then stand up in de foot loop (great tip!) and rappel. This way I keep a clear rope management (direction rope up, rope down). And thanks again for sharing!
Rogier Happel the HMS should work like a charm! But you need to setup an extra carabiner. I once used a Silent Partner that locked when using my trick. It was old. Maybe the HMS trick would have worked!! It is good to have options! I will try next time! Thanks for sharing!!
Very nice tip, my friend. Keep it up! Cheers from Osaka...
Thank you mister :-)
wow! never thought of that. Thanks!
You are welcome!
Great trip! Any signs of wear on those end pins from doing this repeatedly? I wonder how many rappels those pins could handle??
Good question... I have never felt the pins were affected by this kind of use. I have heard of one occurrence where a pin broke but I believe the pin was loaded with the weight of a body. During my use, I am limited by the force of my hand so I believe minimal weight is actually applied to the pins.
Do you know where I can buy a silent partner? I know they are discontinued. Maybe you know someone that has one for sale?
@@aidanhobgood5133 sorry to say I don’t know that. EBay is a good bet. Or find some retired climbers that have one in their closet… good luck!!
Has anyone tried to use one of these for ice climbing? I wonder if the cold temps affect it’s function
Yes for sure but are they all alive? Not sure!! ruclips.net/video/Vykr8IyFJnE/видео.html As per the manual, the silent partner should NOT be used below freezing…
so you have turorial how to climb on this device?
For sure! With INCREDIBLE details: blissclimbing.com/en/online-courses/ Buy the TRS+LRS online course... You will be glad you did!
Thanks for the video but manual says you need to clip two locking carabinas to waistband and leg loop😉
Sure! Try both and tell me what you think! There is one significant difference between the two in usability. Also I agree that a belay loop is for belaying and has a base MBS of 15kN and that can go down has the harness degrades. This is why I recommend a Petzl Ring Open as a belay loop replacement for any lead rope solo activity.
Thank you ! Awesome
You are welcome ! :-)
It sucks this this device is discontinued and now that there so expensive
It sucks big time!!!
I will trade my kids for your Silent Partner!!!
If you think the silent partner will fix all your lead rope solo problems, I think you are wrong: the silent partner has a lot of drag through the device, it rappels poorly, and you cannot reasonably second a pitch with it. And it is too expensive in the aftermarket... You should buy my online course here: blissclimbing.com/en/online-courses/ and find what device is good for you after all! (AND if rope soloing is for you!)
the little cams are not rated for this kind of load. You will get someone killed this way.
What cams? What do you mean? Are you talking about the stainless rope guides on which I dress the Munter hitch?