PMI/SMC Grip with Ropewalker

[Cheryl Jones]

Anyone have any experience using a PMI/SMC Grip to ride/float above a chest box? How well does that work?

Cheryl

[PaulSiegel86]

Cheryl,

I'm planning on setting up my ropewalker with an old gibbs as a floating safety, but I have no practical experience with the set-up. If the tether lengths are set-up correctly it should be a hands free backup. I know from using it in other aspects that Gibbs, and I suppose the PMI Grip, is a bit fiddly to get in place.

I hope you get more helpful responses!

Paul

[Grandpa Caver]

I fiddled with my Ropewalker 20 years ago and haven't changed it much since. I have a Gibbs riding on my Simmons Roller and can forget it's there untill I need it. I'm not familiar with the Grip but that's what works for me.

[Cheryl Jones]

Brian, does your Gibbs lock on its own when you want to rest (sit down) on it? Or do you have to set it by hand?

[Grandpa Caver]

It will self lock with a sudden downward movement but to just rest it must be set by hand.