Re: [MentalTunnel] Drop Proof Belay Device?
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1. Thin cord for just about any device. I did this when I first started: 2mm cord to the loop on an ATC and girth hitched to my harness (diaper harness back then). Then I realized it was unnecessary.
2. Rope friction keeps the device in place at the critical moments. The only likely place to drop is transferring from harness loop to belay loop.
3. You worry too much. I've never dropped a belay device but so what if I do? I'll use my partner's device for lead belay and a munter or a modified hip belay for belaying the second. For rappelling I'll build a carabiner brake or have my partner lower me.
(This post was edited by ptlong on Jul 22, 2009, 9:09 PM)
