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- Опубліковано 2 лис 2022
- This is part of the #shorts series that will introduce you to good to know knots that will aid you in various circumstances.
Usually, I use a belay kit to aid climbers on Via Ferrata but in case of emergency a Munter hitch will to a good enough job as well.
Don't take it for granted. Mastering these simple skills can come handy when least expected.
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The advantage is that u can lower the person as well if you have the knowledge of a munters hitch and real climbing experience. I don't use such a set. Well it's good for people with less knowledge.
Hello Nils. You are spot-on. The Munter hitch will do a good enough job for a professional.
In my view is not about less knowledge but aiding provided to the rescuerer. Such set will auto-block while the Munter hitch requires permanent supervision. With the provided auto-block plate you can lower the climber as well.
I do use Munter hitches based on circumstances (usually while mountaineering in the alpine zone on winter) and I can see how they require enhanced attention and effort. I also use them when I have to improvise while climbing (usually when I met people in need and of course I don't have the set with me) and again I can see how the effort I make increases.
But again, you are right in your assessment. Thank you for taking the time to write this for us.
IMPORTANT NOTE: if you are new to the munter, it is important to know that the braking position of the dead end of the rope is the opposite of most belay devices. Most devices you pull the brake down to create friction and up to release friction. For the munter it is up to lock and down to release friction. You can also verify your munter by pulling on each end, one at a time, and it should flip the knot back and forth. If the know doesnt flip itself every time you start pulling the other strand, it aint right! Hahahaha you can see an example of the flip at the very very beginning of this short! It should do that both directions, bacl and forth, when you switch between pulling the different ends of the rope.
Definitely not an alternative. Rather as said for emergencies. Its kinks the rope and assisted belay devices are safer i case something hapens to the belayer i.e. otherwise ur buddy will be gone for good
Please leave the "Halb-mast-wurf" at home. Whenever you lose control of yourself you lose safety. Rock hits you; animals interrupt you, bees or or birds; heat sickness dehydration; ..., I have seen it while top rope and trade lead.
Why not spend $100 for the safety of your life.
I hope you will have success with your new YT channel, but please educate more professionally.
... You, ll need to replace your rope more often due to the friction brake.
Just grab a "smart" for indoor, or ask Me for an ATC Tuber for multi pitch Trad climbing. I have four to give away, if you are short on money.
Enjoy the rock Bro! ❤
I will not take your comment something more than good intentions expressed wrong.
As you say, it is worth investing as much when it comes to personal safety. I will go to saying that one should spend even 1000 if necessary.
Now, what you mean by professionally I will have to ask you to define. Please help us understand your definition of professional.
To your point, the Halb-mast-wurf (Munter hitch) should be in anyone's arsenal. One day I go climb a Via Ferrata. I don't carry an ATC. For solo I take all I think I will need to make it out if it while keeping it as light possible. I meet on the route some climbers strained and one of them had a rope with them but no ATC. Guess what I used to belay them? And I did the same on a 2500 mountain peak during the winter with heavy snow when I found some climbers strained. As you can trad from the title it says, emergency. Yes, friction is a factor and by the way, go to the short where I speak about the Belay Kit from Edelrid and see how people like you say the reverso; they don't need such setup because they will just do it with a Hal - mast-wurf (Munter hitch).
As already stated I agree with you, one should invest without limits in their safety. We only have one life.
If your ATC's are new and not used with micro fractures we can give them away to people in need. Send them to me and I will make sure they get into good hands.
Good point on the meany factors that can get you strained on the mountain. I recently seen a video with a helicopter evacuating a climber that started to feel bad on a multi pitch route.
Thank you for your good wishes. There are people with zero experience or understanding that need and find the channel a good resource. As you can imagine this is not for someone thinking of him or herself as an expert with nothing more to learn. By the way, I would love to bring in guests and speak about safety, technique, practice. If you don't have the time or interest of maintaining such a platform why not help the community (this community) this way? I know you help the people around you. But, let's help the other people as well!