Backing up petzl ascender

[Rupe]

Question for Mark C.(or someone) Could you tell me the model number/rating for that hexaratchet. I've been meaning to try one fo rages. My local chandler doesn't stock them in that size but can order me whatever I want, I just haven't had time to go through the catalogue and figure out which one to get...

Cheers, Rupe.

 

[Norm_Hall]

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i was misled, and then penalized for it. just for the record.
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Well that stinks. Just for future reference, I would go directly to the Special Advisor and get his/her approval.
Too many 'experts' think they know what they're talking about.

 

[Jim]

Gareth, to what does the red line on the carbiner in the lower hole attach?

 

[PUClimber]

Rupe,
The hexaratchet pulley is a Harken boat pulley. I ordered one not long ago from West Marina. The one I have is the 8:1 pulley. The safe working load is 1200 lbs. I'll have to dig it out of the truck tonight to let you know what model it is exactly.

 

[Rupe]

Thanks for that, I knew it was Harken but there are so many different types in the catalogue, I hardly new where to start.

 

[Mark Chisholm]

Rupe,
The one I use has the magical number of 5000# MBS. I would rather use a smaller one, but it works alright.

FWIW, I didn't use the ratchet for that climb. It's just as easy to set it up with a small CMI or such. They just don't swivel at all.

 

[Gareth]

That gets attached to your harness via a prussik and biner. Mark as per photo attached has an adjusting setup. I prefer a fixed setup.

 

[Gareth]

Here is another photo of the same but now tied off as an extra safety backup, whilst using the floating crotch.

 

[Steve Connally]

Not sure I understand the red line. If it is secured to the saddle wouldn't you be limited in how far away from the pulley you would get?

 

[TreeCo]

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Not sure I understand the red line. If it is secured to the saddle wouldn't you be limited in how far away from the pulley you would get?

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I believe he only connects the red rope when ascending to give him a fixed distance from the ascender to his saddle.

This set up looks like a major advancement combining the best of SRT, DbRT, easy rescue and crotch protection while using a minimum of gear.

 

[Jim]

Thanks for the explanation, and the pics.

 

[Mahk_Adams]

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FWIW, I didn't use the ratchet for that climb.

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No??? Aren't those photos from the MC at the ITCC in MN??

 

[Mark Chisholm]

Well Mahk, I mean I used that pulley, just turned the "ratchet" off to use with zero resistance.