How to retreat off a sport climbing route, featuring the Pongoose clipstick.

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  • @spectac1983
    @spectac1983 3 роки тому +50

    No need to apologize for longer videos. I appreciate all the info and how you cover scenarios I may not have considered.

    • @JBMountainSkills
      @JBMountainSkills  3 роки тому

      Cheers!

    • @davidseigo7978
      @davidseigo7978 2 роки тому +1

      Totally agree. These videos never get fast forwarded. Lol. I love the pace, helps me visualise and learn. Fantastic.

  • @jamesnurgle6368
    @jamesnurgle6368 2 роки тому +8

    "these videos are about me learning as well" I think it's that attitude that makes these videos so great, no ego just exploring the topic

  • @benmace6865
    @benmace6865 3 роки тому +21

    Great tip with the prussik! Always feels a bit sketch stripping a route from a single bolt. Also thinking about trading in my beta stick for a pongoose due to the issues you outlined. The beta stick also doesn't work with larger quickdraw carabiners as the wire is too short to hold the gate open.

    • @JBMountainSkills
      @JBMountainSkills  3 роки тому

      Glad you liked it! Hope you enjoy the Pongoose if you get one!

    • @instinctroller
      @instinctroller Рік тому

      Agreed, the prussik tip was really useful 👍👍

  • @CarlWD88
    @CarlWD88 3 роки тому +9

    I quite enjoy the longer in depth videos mate, great content and really informative 👌

  • @ben1910
    @ben1910 3 роки тому +2

    Like the longer videos always good having all the information

  • @jeremyballard7461
    @jeremyballard7461 3 роки тому +2

    Really like the Prusick tip👍👍

  • @smeghead666
    @smeghead666 Рік тому

    I dig the upside down klemheist for sliding down the rope so when/if the bolt fails and you do fall onto the draw below, it's in the correct orientation to lock, very funky

  • @bman6065
    @bman6065 Рік тому +3

    As an American "these draws are twenty pounds". My first reaction was the weight 🤣. Oh yeah he's a Brit. That would be close to my full rack

  • @jeremyromine9718
    @jeremyromine9718 3 роки тому +3

    Your personality is very magnetic so the longer your videos the better for us when we are learning from a pro. Thanks for another thought provoking video.

  • @coryupton669
    @coryupton669 Рік тому +1

    This was the video I was looking for awesome info in here.

  • @dallinmilby8021
    @dallinmilby8021 3 роки тому +1

    I was searching for this exact video topic mere days before you posted this video! So glad UA-cam suggested it now that it's out. Thanks for the tips!

  • @Number12lookslikejoe
    @Number12lookslikejoe 3 роки тому +2

    pongoose clip sticks are the bollocks! had mine for 3 months now and its seriously helped me and my partner climb harder routes

  • @whelmking6497
    @whelmking6497 Рік тому

    I just found your vids and love them. Always so much to learn. In this vid, it's the use of a prusik (or other friction knot) when bailing off a bailer beaner (as I call them). Really helpful safety tip that makes perfect sense!

  • @Oscar-if6lq
    @Oscar-if6lq 2 роки тому

    That prussik tip is quality. I'm going to carry a prussik whenever I climb single pitch sport routes now.

  • @FlatOutFE
    @FlatOutFE 3 роки тому +2

    Great video. There is another way where you can leave nothing behind that requires a sling, can't be more than 1/3 of the rope off the ground, and a very trust-worthy bolt.

    • @GregSidberry
      @GregSidberry 2 роки тому

      Called Texas rope trick. Bit longer than using a locker, but preferred way to bail on sport

  • @partykrew666
    @partykrew666 3 роки тому +1

    14:21 that is one noble looking dog if I've ever seen one

  • @cleanascent
    @cleanascent Рік тому

    Very useful. I love my Pongoose too.

  • @danielbell5755
    @danielbell5755 3 роки тому +2

    I discovered a new way to clip to bolts thanks

  • @adriansth
    @adriansth 3 роки тому +2

    wow, the prussik thing was mindblowing, would not have though by my self and such a easy way to make it safer.

  • @123amsterdan456
    @123amsterdan456 2 роки тому +1

    Downleading with a competent belayer that pulls slack quickly and correctly after the removal of the draws always felt kinda safe for me (of course depends on the route). In sport climbing you can sometimes get to the clipping position, unclip, let your mate pull some of the slack out then do one or two max backing up move,s just release to fall to the next bolt.
    And I do feel is very important to train downclimbing anyways, specially for people that climb some more sketchy/adventurous stuff or even just in case of an emergency

  • @wakojakko3241
    @wakojakko3241 3 роки тому +2

    Pukka video mate. Gonna grab a pongoose next year for my South Wales v2 trip 😁

  • @KombiLife
    @KombiLife 3 роки тому +2

    definitely getting a Pongoose - thanks mate

  • @mnewman1871
    @mnewman1871 2 роки тому +1

    Nice one Jez! I used the prusik technique the other day in Gower after I got completely lost at what I thought was the top of a 25m route 😅

  • @donkyuhbuhts540
    @donkyuhbuhts540 2 роки тому

    That was a good idea for that prusik knot

  • @MarkTilburgs
    @MarkTilburgs 3 роки тому +3

    I always have a set of 1prusik, 1 maillon rapide and a leaver biner on the back of my harness. Just so I have the different options available

  • @davidf6154
    @davidf6154 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the info!

  • @johng1097
    @johng1097 3 роки тому +1

    Great info !

  • @calumlong7860
    @calumlong7860 2 роки тому +1

    If you had a clipstick and had some way of securing it in/to a rucksac, could you climb up to one clip below where you fell, secure yourself there with the quickdraw, and remove the one above it with the clipstick?
    Of course, you'd have to trust the quickdraw/ bolt your on until the rope is tightened but it could work couldn't it?

  • @ae8133
    @ae8133 3 місяці тому +1

    prusik for bailing off one bolt is great - thank you for the video. My initial thought on that though was whether the prusik would hold or snap in the scenario you show with the animation??

    • @JBMountainSkills
      @JBMountainSkills  2 місяці тому

      I've seen a fella testing it on Insta, it held, but I personally wouldn't particularly want to find out..!

  • @Mindwave416
    @Mindwave416 3 роки тому +1

    I love the term "Yonkies" def gonna look into the pongoose as i don't have a clip stick yet

  • @chrismorris9396
    @chrismorris9396 3 роки тому +3

    Another way to connect to a bolt instead of a lanyard could be a QuickDraw but replace the snap gates with lockers

  • @jurgenkogel9823
    @jurgenkogel9823 2 роки тому

    very fan but also good thing for flat rock !

  • @PhweeRage
    @PhweeRage 3 роки тому +3

    What about re-threading the rope through the bolt itself? Then after removing that last quickdraw in that bolt, abseiling yourself off with a belay device (or abseil device) on the doubled up rope so there's no loaded friction on the bolt, then pulling the rope through when you're down?

    • @CoNFiiDeNTiiAL
      @CoNFiiDeNTiiAL 3 роки тому +1

      Not all areas have eye bolts on the rock. Some use a threaded expanding stud bolt with a 'hanger' fastened on to it with a nut and lock washer

    • @PhweeRage
      @PhweeRage 3 роки тому

      @@CoNFiiDeNTiiAL yes this is true and this would perfectly facilitate the method I just suggested 😊

    • @CoNFiiDeNTiiAL
      @CoNFiiDeNTiiAL 3 роки тому

      @@PhweeRage I personally wouldn't abseil on a rope which is anchored on a hanger

    • @PhweeRage
      @PhweeRage 3 роки тому

      @@CoNFiiDeNTiiAL Then it shouldn't be there to be trusted to take a fall on if you won't trust it with a static load.

    • @CoNFiiDeNTiiAL
      @CoNFiiDeNTiiAL 3 роки тому +3

      @@PhweeRage no its because the hangers edges are smaller and sharper than an eye bolt

  • @robertcreer8826
    @robertcreer8826 Рік тому +1

    Really like the prussik technique

  • @johntatman9168
    @johntatman9168 2 роки тому +1

    Leaving a quick link with a tiny bit of anti seize (it takes just the slightest bit) will allow the next person to easily remove it.

  • @testboga5991
    @testboga5991 Рік тому

    Suuuper helpful!

  • @tomrookes8247
    @tomrookes8247 3 роки тому +3

    Any thoughts on threading a glue in bolt to bail rather than using a maillon? Provided the bolt doesn't have any sharp edges

  • @frankwilliams5766
    @frankwilliams5766 3 роки тому +1

    I don't really understand the in-depth discussion re: lowering on a single bolt. The use of a prusik seems absolutely overkill. If you are worried the bolt will pop from a gentle lowering, how in the hell do you trust it to take a whip?

    • @JBMountainSkills
      @JBMountainSkills  3 роки тому

      I don’t always! Even in a popular place like Chulilla I climbed a route last year, nice bolts to start, after a few bolts and up higher, they started to more resemble ring pulls! I’ve had similar happen in the popular area of the Aiguille Rouge.
      Not all bolted routes are equal.

    • @frankwilliams5766
      @frankwilliams5766 3 роки тому

      @@JBMountainSkills Interesting! I mainly climb on granite (or popular crags) so I never really give bolt quality a second thought. I'd be super sketched if I encountered a dubious bolt while climbing.
      In any event, please don't interpret my comment as a negative one. There was a lot of good information in the video. Cheers.

  • @ashtontechhelp
    @ashtontechhelp 2 роки тому

    I notice that, instead of doing a stopper knot, you pass your tail back through the bottom loop of the figure 8.
    Has that been tested for strength / slippage at all?
    I would have thought that keeping the bottom loop open like that would allow the knot to slip somewhat.

  • @InfinityMediaAU
    @InfinityMediaAU 3 роки тому +2

    Hi Jez, another informative video once again.
    Do you have any advice/video on how to clean a cave/super overhung route when the typical trawling a route doesnt work?
    Ive been told to second the route and clean on the way up or even backjump each bolt and downclimb it?

    • @benmace6865
      @benmace6865 3 роки тому +1

      Typically seconding the route is the easiest way. Backjumping is also a good way if you're comfortable doing it and the bolt spacings allow it.

    • @JBMountainSkills
      @JBMountainSkills  3 роки тому

      Seconding is one nice way.
      A leaver biner to help tram lining can work well too.

  • @FustFPV
    @FustFPV 2 роки тому

    My way is a bit different. I just take the piece out and then take a fall, Then repeat at the next piece down. Each time is no different to taking a fall as your leading about to place a piece anyway.

  • @mattbaker1683
    @mattbaker1683 3 роки тому +2

    Great video as ever, thanks.
    Intrigued how you'd get your clipstick up if you were, say 15m up a 20m climb and didn't want to be lowered off to go back up again? Is there a safe method to get it to you while you're up on the route? Apart from the obvious, mate lowers it on a second rope from the level above... Also is there an unsafe method, because it's always good to know what isn't safe and why.
    I guess the petzl recommended method is because the classic prusik is bidirectional and the rope will pull the opposite way in a bolt blowing?
    Also could you please link the petzl page?

    • @benmace6865
      @benmace6865 3 роки тому +3

      This is explained in the vid. Basically clip hard into a bolt and lower a bunch of rope down to your belayer to haul up the clip stick. Yes it's sketch as you're only on a single bolt. A safer way is to get your belayer to lower you down a bit and clip in hard to the second last bolt whilst also tying hard into the rope itself just beneath the bolt with a locker. This creates a closed Loop of rope with two bolts instead of just one. Then when you haul up the clip stick, untie this backup knot, yard back up the rope to your high point and begin the clip stick process to gain the next bolt.

    • @JBMountainSkills
      @JBMountainSkills  3 роки тому

      You'll have to google the Petzl page I'm afraid, I don't think it's one their site anymore, but you can find screenshots etc.

  •  3 роки тому +1

    Great info, thanks. Can you recommend any multi pitch backpacks, maybe you have a video on that already? And if you don’t mind me asking but what kind of sunglasses you have I the video?

    • @JBMountainSkills
      @JBMountainSkills  3 роки тому +1

      I'm a big fan of my Blue Ice Warthog, great pack. I've not mentioned it in a video yet properly, but will do at some point!
      The sunnies are SunGod Classics :)

  • @fredvandemon
    @fredvandemon 3 роки тому +1

    Do you have any suggestions for bailing off a carrot bolted route as is common in parts of Australia? I suppose leaving a single bolt plate behind wouldn't be the worst thing

  • @starguy821
    @starguy821 Рік тому +1

    I’ve stick clipped my way up hard routes just so I can get on them. No shame and idc if I have no business on them.

  • @tomdedaele1691
    @tomdedaele1691 3 роки тому

    Intro made me think i was watchin a Browney video 😅

  • @bfoles506
    @bfoles506 3 місяці тому +1

    Awesome! Is this the long (14ft) or short (9ft)?

    • @JBMountainSkills
      @JBMountainSkills  3 місяці тому

      I have both but think this is my short one in this video. If I could only have one, I’d personally buy the long one.

  • @2bfrank657
    @2bfrank657 3 місяці тому

    I'm a bit worried about that last technique of tying the rope into a loop through two bolts. As far as i can tell, if the top bolt fails and your fall is arrested by a double strand of rope, that would effectively be a fall factor of 2. I guess that is still better than hitting the ground, but that would not always be a risk. Thoughts?

    • @JBMountainSkills
      @JBMountainSkills  3 місяці тому +1

      Would you rather a high factor fall, or to hit the ground..? That's the question I guess and I know my answer!
      If the top bolt did come out it wouldn't be a fall, because you're in hard to the bolt you're next to.
      If the bottom bolt came out, you'd fall a v small distance on to the top bolt via the rope.
      No high fall factor.

    • @2bfrank657
      @2bfrank657 3 місяці тому +1

      ​​ ah, fixed to the lower bolt directly as well. Right you are, misunderstood the setup 👍

    • @JBMountainSkills
      @JBMountainSkills  3 місяці тому +1

      @@2bfrank657 👊

  • @bryanshedden5433
    @bryanshedden5433 3 роки тому +1

    Have you done a review of the blue ice bag you have on the video. Octopus I think it’s called. If not what do you think about it?

    • @JBMountainSkills
      @JBMountainSkills  3 роки тому

      I mention it in this video: ua-cam.com/video/P1-9U9Jj1lg/v-deo.html
      No hesitation in recommending it! As a cragging type bag it's really good. On offer at Outside currently too :) www.outside.co.uk/blue-ice-octopus-40l-turkish-blue.html

  • @antonisl8129
    @antonisl8129 Рік тому

    Great video and mind-blowing tip with the prussik. Question: Which is the right orientation for the quick link in order not to unscrew ?

    • @JBMountainSkills
      @JBMountainSkills  Рік тому

      Glad you liked it.
      Normally you'd gravity load it, ie. tighten it downhill.

    • @antonisl8129
      @antonisl8129 Рік тому

      @@JBMountainSkills I thought so but in that case the rope will be in contact with the gate

  • @rasenmaher9629
    @rasenmaher9629 3 роки тому +2

    What about abseiling through a bolt? At least when there's no sharp edges on it?

    • @patrickhazlehurst8472
      @patrickhazlehurst8472 3 роки тому

      The very question I was going to ask. Eco-anchors seem OK but you couldn't do it off a Petzl hanger as you've implied.

    • @rasenmaher9629
      @rasenmaher9629 3 роки тому

      @@patrickhazlehurst8472 in my area it's quite common but the bolts here work well for it, just wandering if there's a reason it wasn't mentioned.

    • @Simon-kx6yr
      @Simon-kx6yr 3 роки тому

      I also like to do that. Even from Petzl Hangers. If you can thread your rope through, there is no rope drag over the edge while having load on the rope...

    • @JBMountainSkills
      @JBMountainSkills  3 роки тому

      Definitely an option. I didn't include as involves coming off belay and having a suitable belay device or big hms.

  • @eloimauri6235
    @eloimauri6235 3 роки тому +2

    Great video! Thanks for including the prussik technique that I requested via Instagram! Greetings from Barcelona :)

  • @filda2005
    @filda2005 3 роки тому

    other options:
    is to leave the route with rope and quickdraws in place, camp on place, or come back day later.
    Just use bolt to put the rope into and absail on it.
    Find a friend who can climb it.
    Put in a cam, nut, rope knot as temporary bolt to climb a higher bolt.
    Put in a fix gear and damage the rock and route.
    Try lower yourself, then travers and find easier way up.

    • @edmunek
      @edmunek 2 роки тому

      bolt and abseil on it?.... 😕

  • @vbregier
    @vbregier 3 роки тому

    13:10 you made your kleimheist in wrong direction !
    If your top bolt fails, you want it to lock on lower side of the rope, so it needs to be done in reverse direction than usual.
    That’s why it’s better to do a prussik in this situation : it is bidirectional, so no risk to do it in wrong direction. Whereas kleimheist only locks in one direction.
    And a prussik locks really well too.

    • @JBMountainSkills
      @JBMountainSkills  3 роки тому +1

      A classic may be better, but a klemheist does work either direction. It actually has a different name, that escapes me.

    • @martycomiskey6168
      @martycomiskey6168 3 роки тому

      @@JBMountainSkills - hedden knot is the upside down klemheist

    • @vbregier
      @vbregier 3 роки тому

      @@JBMountainSkills Interesting, I did learn that klemheist is unidirectional.
      It actually says it on french version of wikipedia page (it’s the one called «Machard français» in french)
      fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C5%93ud_de_Machard
      English version does not mention directionality…
      I will definitely try the upside down version, I never tested it !
      edit : I did find english page that also claims that klemheist is unidirectional :
      « Unlike the standard prusik, however, the Klemheist can be tied with webbing or cord and is uni-directional, meaning it can only be loaded by a pull from one direction. For this reason, it’s crucial to pay close attention to how you tie this hitch, making sure you set it to load on the rope from the proper direction. »
      [mojagear.com/3-friction-hitches-every-climber-know-use-tie-auto-block-prusik-klemheist/]
      So this belief seems to be widespread…

    • @JPJeppe
      @JPJeppe Рік тому

      Hmm, the bight is from the top and going through the eye on the bottom. That is a correct klemheist right? It just looks confusing and his hand is hiding it at some point

  • @123amsterdan456
    @123amsterdan456 2 роки тому +1

    15:05 i've done two oposing quickdraws, a bit tight on the bolt but I felt safer. I've done two oposing draws in very critical first bolts aswell, It is pretty much certainly safer, right?

  • @nathanwilson3185
    @nathanwilson3185 Рік тому

    Would a downward facing ascender do the job of a prusik? I know you shouldn’t fall on teeth but I can’t understand the situation in my head

  • @bbss4048
    @bbss4048 Рік тому

    16:23 I don't understand how you're attached to two bolts after tying in the rope below u.

  • @mikaelwerner1
    @mikaelwerner1 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for a great video Jez, as always. Which one do you find most useful, the longer one (4,3m) or the standard (2,85m) ?

    • @JBMountainSkills
      @JBMountainSkills  3 роки тому +2

      Absolute pleasure! I prefer the longer length myself...

    • @jamesclark6257
      @jamesclark6257 2 роки тому

      Did you get one? Which length did you go for? Any regrets or advice before I buy one

  • @YannSimon
    @YannSimon 3 роки тому

    Don't forget that your life is much more worth than quickdraws, even expensive ones.

  • @mrnosy1
    @mrnosy1 2 роки тому

    I don't understand the point of the knot at 16:30. Can someone explain this to me? If the bolt fails that you've got your lanyard on, you've still got the top bolt. What's the point of the knot then? Does this somehow decrease the distance you fall? I don't see how?

  • @jamesclark6257
    @jamesclark6257 2 роки тому +1

    Looking at getting a pongoose. Any advice on length 700 vs 1000. Huge difference in length when extended but not much in price. Will the 700 always reach the first/next bolt? Any reason why I should pick one over the other?

    • @JBMountainSkills
      @JBMountainSkills  2 роки тому +1

      Personally, if I could only have one clip stick, it'd be the longer one.
      The shorter one may be better for travelling and is a bit easier to carry up a route if you're clipsticking the whole thing.

  • @MattyDredge
    @MattyDredge 3 роки тому +1

    Are your comparisons with the beta against the original beta stick or the new version, the beta stick evo?

    • @JBMountainSkills
      @JBMountainSkills  3 роки тому

      I own both versions, the comparisons are are pretty generic to the Beta Sticks.

  • @TheGrumpyExplorer
    @TheGrumpyExplorer 2 роки тому

    Maybe it's a daft question but would you recommend a certain brand, length and thickness of Prusik cord for the klamheist knot?

  • @BenBlore-p8c
    @BenBlore-p8c Рік тому +1

    What crag are you at for this please !?

  • @sebastiantory-pratt1373
    @sebastiantory-pratt1373 2 роки тому

    How would you get the clip stick up to you if the rope is already running through some quickdraws?

  • @johnellis8431
    @johnellis8431 3 роки тому

    I'm interested in the prussic idea. Does the kleimheist have to go a certain way around to bite? Is that why Petzl suggest the French prussic so it works either way round?

    • @Alyogyne1
      @Alyogyne1 3 роки тому +1

      In the Petzl diagram it looks like they have shown a prussic hitch, not a French prussic hitch (=autoblock). The French prussic hitch will slide when you grab it (even after it has been loaded), so not a good choice in this instance. The regular prussic hitch is symmetrical, so will grab equally well in either direction and not slide easily (or at all?) if you grab it after it has been loaded. I'm not sure about the directionality of the klemheist - it's certainly not symmetrical, so something to check.

    • @vbregier
      @vbregier 3 роки тому

      @@Alyogyne1 klemheist is unidirectional (and done in wrong direction in this video…)
      That’s why Petzl suggests prussik : it is bidirectional, so you cannot do it wrong.
      Which is especially important in stressful situations, that are probably not practised a lot.

  • @alecbaker1126
    @alecbaker1126 2 роки тому

    Have you tried using a grigri threaded backwards rather than a prussik?

  • @Phoenixhunter157
    @Phoenixhunter157 Рік тому

    How would you carry the clip stick with you if you’re using it higher up on the route like you described. Thanks in advanced

  • @TonySpinach
    @TonySpinach Рік тому

    One piece of kit that nobody really knows about is the tepet firefly. I attach that to the top draw and tie a prusik with 5mm tech cord to the belayers side of the rope attched to my belay loop just incase the top draw pops the prusik will catch and catch you at the closest draw you haven't cleaned yet. Once you're on the ground you only have the one draw at the top of the route and you pull the pull cord of the firefly and your draw safely comes off no problem. (Only works for solid gate draws because wire gates always get nose hooked on the bolt) I've used it many times and I always get weird looks when i use it because nobody knows what it is hahaha. Great niche piece of kit that can really come in handy for sport climbers trying to push thair grade! Here's a demo vid of it below...
    ua-cam.com/video/9NJxmUHeUvE/v-deo.html

    • @JBMountainSkills
      @JBMountainSkills  Рік тому

      I'm guessing you can't get them any more? I looked online but their website doesn't work and their social media is inactive.

    • @TonySpinach
      @TonySpinach Рік тому

      @@JBMountainSkills Oh dang I just did the same and you’re right :( That’s a shame, I wish more people had one 😥

  • @janegallagher1842
    @janegallagher1842 3 роки тому

    vay.fyi
    great

  • @adventureswithfrodo2721
    @adventureswithfrodo2721 Рік тому

    Usually issnt the clipstick just used on the first bolt off the ground. No one I know uses one and I relly doubt if anyone carrys one off the ground. This is a very lame video.

    • @JBMountainSkills
      @JBMountainSkills  Рік тому +2

      Hahahaha, a ton of people use them on routes, for various reasons. I've certainly not climbed all over the world but regularly see them used on routes in the countries I do and have sport climbed in.