In reply to Timmd:
> A new friend used to be a keen climber before they had a brain haemorrhage, meaning they know have dyspraxia in their right hand (but could be okay for handling the dead rope), so that an attempted hand jam left her looking like she'd had a fight with a wall and then a broken bottle with it, but the control of her left hand is fine.
> Could anybody suggest a single rope belay device which is semi self locking which might be okay for a person with 'one and a half hands' to use indoors.
> Thanks
The Click Up from Climbing Technology. Its easier to use than a Gri gri, no moving parts and no lever. Locks to lower off, right hand controls dead rope left hand puts pressure on device to control payout. have been using one for over 12 months with no issues also unlike other devices it wont lock up if paying out fast but locks instantly in a fall or lower off situation. See C.T. site for demo.