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Metolius PAS Personal Anchor System w/ Element Locking Carabiner
Is this a good anchor to hang off for setting top ropes or belaying...
By Justin Slaight
Ranked #552 - Climbing Accessories and Training
February 6, 2010
Is this a good anchor to hang off for setting top ropes or belaying a second? I want something other than a single runner that i can just use as an anchor to hang on while setting up sketchy top-rope anchors or for my younger brother just in case he slips while up top.
Thanks
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By Donald Schmit
Ranked #344 - Climbing Accessories and Training
February 8, 2010
This would be perfect. We use them in at our university climbing club for exactly the same things.
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By Lyric Rosatti
Ranked #153 - Climbing Accessories and Training
February 6, 2010
Yes, this is a great anchor. I have one attached to my harness at all times. However, keep in mind that it is a static piece of equipment, and if you put a shock load on it, you can damage the anchor you are attached to. These are not meant for taking any kind of fall without something else to absorb the energy generated. That is what your rope is for. Use this to make yourself safe at the top, then the best thing to do while bringing your second up is to stay tied into your rope and hitch yourself to the anchor via your climbing rope, that way if you fall, the dynamic rope absorbs the energy. Of course keep this attached as a back up. Just a suggestion though. This is still a must by for me.
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By knanier
Ranked #44 - Climbing Accessories and Training
February 6, 2010
This would be perfect for that Justin. Just make sure that whatever you're clipping it into is good!
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