Anonymous_Coward wrote:6-bar racks are fine for efficient changeovers IF you do them differently than how you learned with shorter devices.
Rebelays? Never had a problem with a 6-bar rack. The whole "6-bar racks not good for rebelays" is a myth perpetuated by the short device people IMO. If the rebelay loop in the rope was too short, you might have issues with the 6-bar, but that is more of a rigging problem than a descender problem.
Agreed on both counts. I mentioned the additional time involved in certain rope maneuvers as an comparason for someone below the other end of the size/weight scale where a rack wasn't always the most user friendly option. Just trying to get wheels turning is all. The rack may well be the best option for taller or heavier folk and is greatly variable, but that doesn't necessarily make it the best choice. I think when we start adopting "The Way", whatever way that is, it threatens our creativity a little. Creativity being, above any piece of gear we will ever have, what will get us through a potential tight spot.
But, like some people are eternal optimists, I'm an eternal devil's advocate. That and right now I'm on my back slightly stoned on muscle relaxants and pain meds after an injury. I'll take what distraction I can get