Nevertheless fixed rope solo climbing is an option that many climbers have taken experimenting with a variety of technical solutions.
Top rope solo petzl.
Solo top rope self belay advice some progress capture pulleys and ascenders can be rigged to travel along a fixed line providing a self belay for a solo top rope climbing experience.
Climbing with a partner remains the best solution climbing is inherently dangerous.
The non teeth traction device should help prolong the life of your rope when it s used to hold most of your falls and hangs.
Some climbers hang a second rope alongside the first and clip into bights pre tied in the backup rope in case the primary rope or belay device fails.
In climbing or mountaineering the rope team offers the highest level of safety.
You are responsible for your actions and decisions self belayed solo climbing must only be undertaken by experts this document deals with climbing with a fixed belay rope without loading the rope except to rest.
Solo top roping is a great way to get a lot of laps in and have a positive training day when you can t find a partner or are just looking for some solitude.
Solo climbing is not recommended.
And you must be backed up never depend on a single device.
I like the camp lift which has no rope grabbing teeth and clamps down on the rope between two plates.
Also on the belay loop above the petzl micro traxion i clip a redundant ascending device.