Hey could you please make a complete start to finish video of how to top rope outside, how you personally set up PAS, set up anchor, rappel/walk down, climb, and cleaning the top rope anchors after, Ive searched everywhere and no one has a complete video so you could be the first!!!!!! Love the content man keep it up
watching a video to learn that stuff is absolutely not the good way. Better get real outside climbing lessons with a certified instructor, you will have to practice all technics and the instructor will be able to correct any mistake.
New to REI; is May when their big sales usually start? Trying to figure out if I should wait for a big sale or cave & spend full price now on some gear… but I have no clue when their sales typically are.
All good advice and probably optimised for what you want. I would say for someone starting out that some of those items can double up... I.e one 'just in case' sling can be the same one you use to extend a rappel and a 3rd hand for a rappel is essentially just a prussik.
Is there a specific reason that you want to use non-locking biners for attaching your anchor to the bolts, rather than another set of locking? Is it just to save cost/weight, or do you actually NEED non-locking for that?
Hey! Im counting 9 total locking carabiners. How many would you recommend, and how many would you have on you, and what would be the HMS/ to other shapes ratio be? I appreciate the content!
Is there a specific reason that you want to use non-locking biners for attaching your anchor to the bolts, rather than another set of locking? Is it just to save cost/weight, or do you actually NEED non-locking for that?
you can use either. I prefer nonlockers when possible because they are significantly lighter. The main reason to use lockers is if you will be doing a lot of reps on a climb... I'd say more than 10 is worth considering OR if you can't see the anchors... although I use nonlockers even when I can't see the anchor when I have small parties and NBD.
What are your thoughts on the Metolius PAS 22 in comparison to other methods of securing yourself? Does it get thew job done and just another method of doing the same thing? Pros and cons of using such gear versus the 60cm nylon sling and other potential PAS methods?
Hey Matt, the Metolious PAS 22 as well as Black Diamond equivalents... And a 120 cm sling with knots in it, all get the job done. I have gotten a TOOOOON of questions on PAS systems so I'm going to make a video dedicated to it and show how to use each one and pros/cons. They all work, it's really a matter of competency and what kind of climbing one is doing. More info to come!
