Petzl has not developed a device for this activity but certain ascenders may be used for it by experts.
Top rope solo petzl shunt.
If route hard and sustained shunt also tied to slings around shoulders or neck to keep it upright and always sliding up rope.
Can i use the shunt to self belay.
Nevertheless fixed rope solo climbing is an option that many climbers have taken experimenting with a variety of technical solutions.
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Back it up with a microtraxion and youll never have to worry about decking.
The shunt is unique in that it allso takes double as well as single rope systems from 8mm to 11mm diameter.
In climbing or mountaineering the rope team offers the highest level of safety.
No the shunt is not recommended for self belaying because of the risk of the cam jamming in an overhang situation.
But this makes a perfect ascender for setting up two fixed lines and doing top rope solo laps by yourself.
Unweighted so i can easily ab back down shunt attached to harness loop with short sling.