Activity for Vi0
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A: What is this belay/descender device called and how is it used? It is an old DIY ascender device. My instructor approved it. It is not designed to handle falls, descending or belaying. Advantages: Lightweight and compact Does not degrade rope Can slide up automatically without constant manual adjusting. Disadvantages: Can't be used as a sole safety measure... (more) |
— | almost 8 years ago |
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What is this belay/descender device called and how is it used? Or may be it is an ascending device... There are two movable part, both on one axis. I tried searching about various descending devices, but I find mostly descriptions of Petzl things. This may be some old thing from USSR. (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |