Thanks Luke - any reason why you couldn't use jumbo mode double stranded and skip to the second ladder bar to add friction? I almost never need to add friction double stranded but I'm just curious
If going double rope you likely would not need to add friction, so jumping to the second tail hole is fine. However if you are using jumbo or behemoth modes and going single rope, jumping to the second tail hole robs you of the option to gain maximum friction if needed. Fyi double rope rappels are best saved for short 15 to 20 foot drops. Single rope rappel makes for a.smoother ride, keeps the pull side free in the event it is needed for rescue and single rope allows you to convert to ascending if needed. Single rope rappels are the preferred mode for may reasons.
I would hands down say the Sqwurel. The friction adjustment is handy in a lot of situations and is intuitive and is in smaller increments so you are less likely to find your self stuck between too little friction and too much. But, as the inventor of the Sqwurel, and previous user of the ats, I am obviously biased.
The Sqwurel was designed with the material beefed up in wear zones and is desinged to last longer than an ATS or Pirana. However, sandy conditions will quickly wear into any device, including the Sqwurel.
yes you can lock it off mid rappel. see the video titled Sqwurel V1 hard lock off method 2 for the way i prefer. and the video Sqwurel V1 hard lock off method 1 for the way the lock off version in the instruction manual.
Thanks Luke - any reason why you couldn't use jumbo mode double stranded and skip to the second ladder bar to add friction? I almost never need to add friction double stranded but I'm just curious
If going double rope you likely would not need to add friction, so jumping to the second tail hole is fine. However if you are using jumbo or behemoth modes and going single rope, jumping to the second tail hole robs you of the option to gain maximum friction if needed. Fyi double rope rappels are best saved for short 15 to 20 foot drops. Single rope rappel makes for a.smoother ride, keeps the pull side free in the event it is needed for rescue and single rope allows you to convert to ascending if needed. Single rope rappels are the preferred mode for may reasons.
What is your preference between the sqwurel and sterling?
I would hands down say the Sqwurel. The friction adjustment is handy in a lot of situations and is intuitive and is in smaller increments so you are less likely to find your self stuck between too little friction and too much. But, as the inventor of the Sqwurel, and previous user of the ats, I am obviously biased.
The Sqwurel was designed with the material beefed up in wear zones and is desinged to last longer than an ATS or Pirana. However, sandy conditions will quickly wear into any device, including the Sqwurel.
Luke, do these wear out in sandy conditions as fast as the ATS and Piranha?
sorry dont know my way around youtube. I replied but its in the wrong spot.
Yes the CRITR works fine for your weight. see the CRITR video on the side bar with the 350 LB weight test.
OOPS Am I on the Sqwurel thread? How did that happen....
can you lock it off mid rap?
Where can I find the one your demonstrating ?
This particular version (version 1) is no longer available. The newest version (version 3) is available at www.BG-Gear.com
Thanks Luke
@@lukegalyan452 I've read somewhere that a new v4 version is on the way, if it's correct do you know when? thanks!
@@jordigrau83 Hi Jordi, wow news travels fast. May I ask where you saw this written?
looks better than the ATS, piranha, totem, etc. for rapping.
yes you can lock it off mid rappel.
see the video titled Sqwurel V1 hard lock off method 2 for the way i prefer. and the video Sqwurel V1 hard lock off method 1 for the way the lock off version in the instruction manual.