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Self-belay Devices For Solo Climbing

DO NOT CLIMB SOLO!
Nothing can make solo climbing safe.

These items are made for solo climbing, and should only be used by experts. They are all exceptionally well made and work well when used as intended, but there is no room for error when climbing alone, so the user must beware. I waited for two years for the Silent Partner to become available, and it was worth every minute. If you must climb alone and are looking for a top quality piece where money is no object, check this one out.

None of these devices will kill you, but they can let you kill yourself. Please:

DO NOT CLIMB SOLO!
Nothing can make solo climbing safe.

Gallery

ID Device Description Acquired Weight Height Width Thickness Std. volume
627 Rock Exotica SoloAid (Model 302140) Milled Al frame & cam, hard anodized,rope actuated cam John E. Weinel, Inc., 1994 182 113 38 34 146
808 Rock Exotica SoloAid Prototype #1 Milled Al frame & cam, unfinished, rope actuated cam John Middendorf, 2005 181 112 39 38 168
809 Rock Exotica SoloAid Prototype #2 Milled Al frame & cam, unfinished, rope actuated cam John Middendorf, 2005 184 113 39 38 166
628 Rock Exotica Soloist (Model 302020) Milled Al frame & cam, hard anodized,rope actuated cam Gendarme, 1989 281 148 63 38 354
711 Wren Industries Silent Partner
Centrifugal clutch roller for clove hitch self belay. Mountain Tools, 1999 430 165 73 70 843

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