Re: ascending a rope efficiently with minimal equipment
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"There is also a great system called the RADS - Rope Ascending and Descending System - no need to switch to an 8, rack, or ATC to come down. Everything is already in place. This system uses a single handled ascender, a Petzl I'd or Gri Gri, a foot loop, and a small pully"
That's what I use most often to ascend. And, when I'm descending punctuated by long pauses, ditto.
Efficient and minimal equipment lines don't really cross when it comes to climbing a rope.
My bet is most pro photographers shooting high angle subjects use a Gri Gri at their waist, at least. Then ascend in combo with a single device above. Easy to move up and down quickly.
A pulley is nice, but, a carabiner works fine too. A nice rig is to use that DMM carabiner with a pulley built in, and a short ascender (rather than a long handled ascender). Lengthens the stroke.
If you wanted only one piece of major gear then you could easily ascend with a Gri Gri and a piece of cord (suggestions above great for something more efficient than a Prusik) with a redirect off a carabiner. Then you'd have any easy descent option as well as the ability to stop anywhere you wanted. On lower angle rock, I ascend with just a Gri Gri sometimes. Physical, but, fast.
-Brian in SLC
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