JeffGu, 250' is the max that we are ever above the ground and likely (Hopefully) would be somewhat lower during an event.
So far, I like the Camp Druid / not the pro / the best & the Akimbo second best for this purpose -
I see that both can be used to ascend a short distance -
The figure 8...
You are correct in your description - the rope & rope grab are just for fall arrest -
Several years on the stage and have never had need for the rope - Due to safe set up -
I had tried the I'D on a second rope, but we move pretty quickly with our work and the second rope is a hassle and gets...
I work on high rise buildings from swing staging -
We are always attached to our safety ropes with rope grabs -
I would like to hear from you climbers on what type of descender would you choose to use in the event of an emergency?
Picture yourself dangling from a 6’ lanyard hooked to a D link...