Pulleys: saving energy and improving safety
Pulleys
are pretty advanced bits of outdoor climbing kit and there are two main types.
There are simple pulleys, and these are used to reduce friction on the rope
passing through them, these are mainly used when hauling gear up or down the
route. There are also auto-locking pulleys and these can lock out if rope moves
through them too quickly. This is useful for hauling heavy gear as you can
pause and the pulley will lock up, taking the weight while you rest or need to
move to a better position. The second major use of locking pulleys is in self-rescue
situations, this is a very advanced skill-set and the self-locking pulley will
help you climb up your rope. The third use is for simul-climbing and self-locking
pulleys can be an extra safety device to take the strain from the lead climber
in case of a fall.
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