It's a different experience. I enjoy what's required of me when climbing alone. Typically I run a very simple system (for top rope solo) of a grigri and perhaps some overhand knots as backup.pigsteak wrote:serious question..you guys really go out and rope climb without a partner..in 20 plus years of climbing it has never entered my mind. id just go bouldering or to the gym.
I don't like the teeth on the mini/micro since I use this system a lot. Also, for me, pulling slack through the device doesn't detract from the experience.
Maybe read this trip report, if it grabs you.. try it. It's one of my favorites (published in the summer).
http://www.supertopo.com/tr/Iron-Hawk-Solo/t11586n.html
If anyone is into lead rope soloing, I'd love to discuss systems.
