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It depends on your usage. If you know you need something reliable and use the headlamp frequently then most probably rechargeable and replaceable is best. If your average time before next charge is 7h probably you can go with the built in. For my case built in works. If for extreme cases I feel I need more I make sure for emergency I can plug and charge while using (if not raining) or otherwise cary a second headlamp to use while charging the primary I use. Niw, what I've seen for my case, I never need high intensity. Actually, to explain, I need power beam for proximity when I get disoriented and lose the path. The headlamp works but not really. Because usually I am in areas with bears and wolfs I carry a tactical torch and I use that for high intensity beam. In this way, the BD lasts forever. On climbing trails, I only need to see the trail sign. While in some countries they are well marked, in others they are not but to be fair, in the Alps usually they are well groomed paths easy to stay in them without getting lost. Because of this, I don't need high intensity touch on the head that could consume more power. Now, even if I have the tactical which I only occasionally have with me when going in specialised trips, usually I need an all around headlamp and BD does that well. But again, I usually get all I need from the main and secondary. I always have a secondary with me to give to people that don't have one. See your usage scenario. I will say there is a reason the market did not evolved to more than what it is and also why Petzl is focusing more on fashion and random features than performance. People like the colours, to replace with a new model, have some sort of feature that makes them think less. My issue with Petzl is the lack of blue/green/red on the majority of their headlamps. For me that is critical. Many times I have to stay as invisible possible on the trails and the RGB leads help a lot. Let me know what you bought and how it works for you. Will be good to know.

I somehow identify with you. The main reason I like Via Ferrata so much and spend so long on various routes where I keep returning is because I don't need a belayer but still feels like rock climbing (or at least I get to do some of the workout) plus I get to climb sides of the mountains that are just amazing. Then, when I cannot go on Via Ferrata or as you say, winter time, if I don't go to the swimming pool in London I go to climbing gyms with autobelays (crazy expensive unfortunately). Let me know when you are ready for K5 and more and what Via Ferrata you aim climbing. Will be interesting to know and follow you.

I don't think you are getting smaller size. The pouch they provide with the belay kit is the same for both (I think). Weight wise? I added to mine 4 more carabiners (I have 5 in total). It is heavy when I clip it to the utility loops but then I forget about it (same with the backpack always too heavy). Now, your question is a tough one. Versatility vs weight. I prefer both. I would've never bought the 15m but I do see its efficiency. 15 should be enough for most cases on Via Ferrata as long as you don't use it to break someone on a zipline of 20m long 😂 25m on Via Ferrata becomes long. I see myself using the entire length only on extreme cases where I cannot ancor myself closer to the person in trouble which anyway makes the whole situation ify (a lot can happen on the 25m and you have to manage the rope in way different ways so that you can stay effective).

@@JetSetYourself thanks for the quick response. Up to now I've been using 8.5mm 30m rope & Reverso without a pouch and it isn't exactly comfortable. So I am looking for something with less hassle when securing someone for a longer ferrata part.

@lubomirmakky2283 the belay plate from the bekay kit will provide more comfort in handling when belaying up (it automatically blocks). Lowering people, not that fun but for sure not that hard. I think, if you find the kit at a good price then just buy the 15m (this if you want to move away from using the munter hitch and would like a new pouch or a pouch). If you want to spend the minimum because you are experienced and if you don't necessarily want the autoblocking feature probably is best to just buy only a shorter rope. Either way, more than 15m I think is too much anyway.

Did you do it or returned home?

@@JetSetYourself -1680m in the rain

In the hope that nobody is reading this and make it a spoiler, Hans Kammerlander will get it's own video and is the reason why I will record the next Via Ferrata mini UA-cam series. The spoiler? Hans Kammerlander is the Via Ferrata of the year! I scheduled a return to record even better and more hence postponing the initial video edit.

@@JetSetYourself great, i can't wait to see this video💪😎

Very good your comment. Well drafted. On point. I have the Climbing Technology triple swivel and I can confirm triple is better than anything else.

Please pass me the exact model name of your Via Ferrata Set so that I can see what are you asking about with precision. I can already answer your question but best if I can do it tailored to your case.

@@JetSetYourself It Is edelrid ultralite VI (probably VI, not written in the manual, based on internet images). Can I also use quickdraws from there to rest? I am a climber so I have some of them.

Long story short, yes, you can use a quickdraw. No issue with doing that as long as a) on horizontal segments you will be able to sit comfortable and the quickdraw will reach and b) on verticals you can take the time to reach rest points properly. What about that loop there? Your Via Ferrata Set has two loops. One large that gets connected to the belay loop of your sitting harness and one tiny loop to which the lanyards of the Via Ferrata Set are connected. You will connect your quickdraw to that tiny loop. What's the story with the shock absorber if you keep sitting into your Via Ferrata Set to rest? It depends on many many factors. To the extreme and in very rare occasions the stitching of the shock absorber will start to rupture and this begins to be a bad sign. All manufacturers advise in case the stitching starts to break, to replace the Via Ferrata Set.

@@JetSetYourself thank you a lot for the answer! I was scared because I thought I needed to use the belay loop to rest because if I rest on the rest loop there is a chance for the shock absorber to deploy.. You are doing an amazing job here on UA-cam! Keep on!

You are spot on.

Your definition of a overhang it correct. In the video, without leveraging arms you cannot uphold yourself upright, because the incline of the wall is more than 90 (your fit are going under and the wall is pushing you out on your back). On that segment where I was recording if you want to stay parallel with the wall you cannot because feet are under the wall and the section with the safety steel cable keeps pushing your back out

Don't worry about that carabiner. Will not bother you in any form or shape attached to the "third arm" of the Via Ferrata Set. I many times let the shorter arm of my Ypsilon resting system to dangle. It is short enough not to get in my way (most of the times).

What a story. What empowerment to your daughter. A lesson to learn from. Amazing. I hope the adventure was as expected and more.

Thank you 💪

Yes. You can. It is enough to lift the other loop (you have two loops) and the climber below will be lowered (by lifting the other loop you give slack practically). Of course, is not as easy as using an ATC or any other rappel device because the purpose of the plate is to auto block but if you want to lower someone, you can.

@@JetSetYourself Good to know, thanks for the quick reply!

Connect a static lanyard to your sitting harness belay loop at one end and to the other end add a carabiner that you will clip to the loop of the pendulum. Then, for redundancy if you don't have other redundant system at hand provided by whomever built it, clip the carabiners of the Via Ferrata Set to the pendulum as well.

I can do that as long as I find a Via Ferrata with a Via Ferrata. Otherwise I will improvise one and show. I just ziplined while canyoning on an improvised zipline. Was fun.

Thank you for sharing with me. It helps. Makes me smile knowing that I could help.

Greetings from let me check where exactly I am 😉

Yes, agreed. Many times annoying.

Yes, true.

It’s not really the “bigger” problem. If you fixed that one technique problem of the bent arms, he is still too young and inexperienced probably to be for some reason climbing that section without the resting system. It just wouldn’t make sense

@@loniousmonk My personal opinion is that there is no such thing as "too young". If you can rock climb 6b - you will be able to do any via ferrata. And if we take someone like Adam Ondra - he was onsighting 7b+ at age 8. Brooke Raboutou - 8a at age 9.

Noted. Good point. Thank you!

I 100% agree!

For the purpose mentioned by you I would've added to each zone a plate order number. In this way you know with even more precision. But yes, you are right, this is one of the reasons. The other is to help you asses your pace. You get to understand how much effort and probably time will take to completion based in history. By having the zones numbered you know when you get to 3 out of 6 what to expect in terms of effort, water management and time required to completion.

@@JetSetYourself true words!

TX5 it is waterproof (as any other shoe, up to a point). I think there is a GoreTex and non GoreTex TX4. I don't remember TX5

I wanted to buy it at a point but I could not find any availability. I will search more. If I will be able to find a good deal I will purchase and test to then review

i thinks Skylotec had a massive Recall on the rider 3.0... i hope they fix issue i am also interested in buying one! i also hope the bring the carabiner as a single buy option

I saw one being used once and was not impressed plus it's slow

@@violahaag8981 I think building level f via ferrata is irresponsible. That one is going to hurt people

This is a permanently closed Via Ferrata if I recall properly.

I've added it on my list

Geiler Hengst Solo is tough on Mental endurance, did it early this year. i think i took a 5-10 minute Break before the last E passage on the Headwall... i knew i was alone on the VF and had no phone reception.. and the last E is rly intimidating if you are right infront of it :D IMO its quite similar in Difficulty and Feeling as the "Nasenwand" VF E-Section

Very good imput. Thank you for the share. Will help a lot.

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Hello. Many times they snap and I risk ending up disconnected. As a friend was saying the other day, when you go on a Via Ferrata you know, you are able to manage expectations, know how much water to take, etc. When you go in new routes it all is unforseen and you have to pay maximum attention including checking the carabiners that they properly connected. With regards to the resting system that I use I realised that on extreme routes where I know I might rapidly need to plug it, I leave the shorter lanyard hanging (I don't keep it connected on the gear loop) to the put it in its place once not used only once I'm out of the trouble sections.

Years later, looking back, I do see how routes at Baia de Fier are actually easy compared to routes around the Alps. People speak about Baia de Fier the same way they now speak about Dacia Duster III. People speak. The way routes have been built is the only way you can get the respective difficulty level (the effort you make not to fall). People as everywhere are tourists and don't understand Baia de Fier. This is, sad. Yes, from the perspective you are asking, Baia de Fier is unique. We should be proud of it. Romania is unique with many things. People will say it is a safety risk. Wrong. They are the level of difficulty they say they are and if you fall you are burned the same way you will on any other route. Few people? In my entire carrier around the Alps I met in total maybe 20 people. That lonely I always was while climbing some of the more famous routes of the Alps. Don't worry about people. This time of the year they usually are in city breaks and beaches. Or on tourist trap Via Ferrata just because it looks good on their social media profile. Yes, the Cheile Galbenului gorges are unique in their rock formation and hence the Via Ferrata is different than what you usually get. To me it remains the perfect training cluster (I would've loved it to have more overhangs and longer routes so that I can prepare better for some of the daring routes of the Alps). Remember, everything is a safety hazard one way or another based on a multitude of factors. Hence, always go prepared and ready for the worse. There is a long continuous debate between making everything easy and safe for everyone or keeping it as raw and natural but dangerous. Ideally you get to a middle ground. At Baia de Fier I was told early spring that cables will be replaced with thicker alternatives. If they did it, if they replaced them with cables with larger diameter then they removed the single problem Baia de Fier had, cables too thin that raised concern. I know they did it for some routes because I was there late spring. I will see how it is now once I will return this late autumn when everyone will be gone and me I hope to have the time to do justice to Baia de Fier and record the best presentation material ever.

@@JetSetYourself, Subjectively speaking, I like the routes there! I feel like I'm in a training base, especially since you don't waste time inevitably meeting people who get there just for photos or to waste their time, as you said.

@MonsieurBlue eventually you will have to get out into the world. Baia de Fier is great. If opportunity allows you definitely have to get out into the Alps and try some of the ultimate adventures (not tourist traps)

@@JetSetYourself, I'm still training, thank you!