the "brake" side is clipped in loops to the harness, or hanging free .

Flamer, your response is lame. You didn't answer my question. You're just letting your ego get the better of you. If you had everything about climbing figured out to the smallest detail before you ever started, then good for you. However, I'm sure this isn't the case. You just get an ego boost from telling others how this or that is too hard or dangerous or technical for them to try.

If you bothered to read my post, I asked my question because I've found two different ways of doing something. These are systems that other people use to rope solo. I just want to hear from people who use these different systems, especially why someone would bother with the chest rig setup when others are setting up without one.

Josh - When do we send again? I'm on the way to Josh with my wall rack, lets talk Zion!

I take it then that your GriGri is oriented, in relation to your harness, in the normal, upright position (as if you were to belay a leader).

I don't feel compelled to modify the tab on the back of the GriGri either, as I can plainly see how that would increase the chance of the rope being caught behind the release handle during a lead fall.

I'm also aware of the possibility that the biner could cross-load on the GriGri. I've had this happen when belaying normally with this device in the past. To remedy the problem, I wrapped 5 or so passes of small cord around the spine side of the biner, near the top, and then wrapped plastic tape over that. The resulting diameter is too big for the attaching hole of the GriGri to move past, as is the locking sleeve of the biner I used. The GriGri now stays at the top end of the biner no matter what.

Why do you choose to use the GriGri face up w/o a chest rig? Most posters on this site, as I've read, seem to use an inverted GriGri and a chest rig. Did you ever use such a system in the past, but found it lacking?

First off, this site does exist and I have no problem using it as a resource to learn from others. My thanks to those who take the time to provide good information.

Secondly, your grammar and punctuation are terrible. If you improved on them, your posts would be easier to read and understand.

Thirdly, I'm not stupid, nor do I lack mechanical aptitude, but thanks for barking down my snorkel for asking a question on a climbing forum designed for people to ask questions. Why do you even bother to answer? Don't you think there are enough narcissistic climbers spouting the clichéd warnings of impending doom to others simply wanting to learn something new? It's always the climber whose ego and identity are dependent on climbing that insists something is too much for a noob to learn. Climbing doesn't make you anybody special!

Josh;
I consider myself a quiet reader of the Forums on RC.com. However, I too find your posts (for the original question) generally useless. Why do you feel compelled to flame? What possible good comes from it?

I would surmise that you are an angry person that has something to prove. Look inward to find your answers.

david

You thought that was a flame??

Don't be such an asshat.

You know what good could come of it? Maybe another knucklehead will look alittle closer at what they are doing before they do something stupid. Which is a common theme around here.

...and if that doesn't fit into your peaceful little world maybe you should look deep within yourself...you'd at least find your head...which appears to be firmly lodged up your ass....see that's a flame.

josh

Oh my. Your pride is only surpassed by your skillful (insightful), creative – even novel – verbiage and ensuing condescension; your mother didn’t favor you, did she? Continue the good fight…. And please do live up to your moniker.

And please do live up to your moniker.