Petzl Connect Adjust
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NIGHT HAWK wrote: Dude... those old PAS make great anchor slings, instead of a Quad or Cord-o-lette. I got a second one just for big walls. |
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John Shultz wrote: That's a great idea...guess it's coming out of the bin! Peace! |
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seems like overkill OP. just carry a spare draw. |
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NIGHT HAWK wrote: Get the kong slyde and a chunk of dynamic rope around 9mm in diameter. Tie it into your harness, tie an alpine butterfly a few inches away from the tie in knot, and a stopper knot in the other end just in case. For significantly less money ($10 + rope) you now have the same benefits plus those of a second belay loot (potentially at a slightly different length than your belay loop, which can be useful), and when it eventually gets worn out you just have to get another chunk of dynamic rope instead of dropping another $50 on a less versatile piece of gear. Use your brain, not your wallet. |
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eli poss wrote: Yes, use not your wallet. When the Petzl thingy eventually wears out, you just need to replace the worn out rope instead of the whole thing. Maybe it's a little expensive initially, but it will always slide easier than the Slyde. |
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Roca 9.5 with stopper. Just double bowline to the belay loop and it's brand new. Save your rope cuts and you'll find something that works for it. |
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I just think it's hilarious this thread is still going after five years. I get messages all the time about this, like just use a draw seems like overkill blah blha blah. Jesus... who cares anymore lol. I've been using this thing for years now with great results. Y'all want to use a QD instead or some other device? Go ahead lol wtf |
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FourT6and2 ... wrote: My experience is that the Connect Adjust has provided comfort, speed, and literally gave me options to pull up comfortably and brush or feel holds out of reach that would have been a lot of work without. And compared to a draw, id say it weighs about the same as an 18cm modern fat dogbone sport draw. The only negative I can come up with is having a small loop running across your hip the whole time... but it hasn't been an issue in the 3 years I've been using one. Hugely beneficial, imo. Let the haters continue to suffer with their dog draw. |
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This remind me of partners I used to have that wouldn’t use a grigri, only an ATC. It is just a reflection of their knowledge and experience. If they don’t understand the value of the grigri I’ll just have to wait till they have enough experiences so that it clicks. Same with the Petzl Connect, have enough experiences cruxing with a draw and it’ll start to click why it’s a great tool. |
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How well does it work for ice climbing - any problems with freezing ? |
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Serge S wrote: I didn't have any issues with it freezing while ice climbing a couple years back, but missed the season last year so I've only used it on maybe 5-10 pitches of WI2/WI3 in pretty comfortable weather before deciding to ditch it for an Allfifi. |
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I got the CAMP version (because I can’t find the Petzl one anywhere) and it seems really difficult to adjust. Anybody else? |
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Trevor Carlson wrote: Sorry about that. The Camp version sucks. They made the device so that the rope is too fat for it. Connect Adjust is much better. |
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Trevor Carlson wrote: The CAMP version is actually the best version currently out there, BUT, you have to cut off the rope it comes with and replace it with thinner cord or rope. Once that's done it runs smoothly and easily releases under load. |
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Fail Falling wrote: Thanks What size of rope? |
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9-10mm dynamic rope, static and semi static wouldn’t slide as easily. I also turn it around and clip to my harness, easier to pull down to lengthen than to push up, and can still adjust when farther than arm’s length away. |
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Brocky wrote: Thats really smart! Thank you for sharing! |
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Brocky wrote: Thank you. |
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Trevor Carlson wrote: 8.2-8.6 or so, a little thicker if you're going to be putting a lot of weight on it (I went up to 8.8-8.9 or so when I was jugging with a haul bag attached to my belay loop and it was slipping a bit) |