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Adding a strap to your rig .

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Cal 14 Aug 2012

Hi guys great forum and first rate advice
Is it safe to add a small sling from your harness to you figure 8 to keep the figure 8 out of the way for a younger climber whilst absailing
10 yr old .
Thanks

jezb1 14 Aug 2012

In reply to Cal: Yes it's a good idea sometimes, either a larksfooted sling or an extender with a screwgate.

Null 14 Aug 2012

In reply to Cal:

Yes. Guides often do this so that people don't trap their fingers in the device.
The downside is that if you need to do something, like push a rope kink through or pull a twig out, then you might not be able.

Steve John B 14 Aug 2012

In reply to Erstwhile:

> (In reply to Cal)
>
> Yes. Guides often do this so that people don't trap their fingers in the device.
> The downside is that if you need to do something, like push a rope kink through or pull a twig out, then you might not be able.

And keep their hair away from the belay device

OP Cal 14 Aug 2012

In reply to Cal:
Cheers guys .

Mark Reeves Global Crag Moderator 15 Aug 2012

In reply to Cal: Yes, be careful though as the Fig of 8 will be closer to someones hair which can get trapped in the device. So tie back hair very well.

needvert 15 Aug 2012

In reply to Cal:

Extending it out of reach could cause drama on overhangs.

Extending is a good idea though, as it removes the chance that your backup prussik will hit your abseiling device.