HOW TO LEAD AND CLEAN ROPE-SOLO ON A MULTI-PITCH CLIMB USING A SOLOIST DEVICE

A video I have been meaning to make for some time: I explain how to use a Solist Device for lead rope soloing. I also explain how to build the anchor on a sport climb when there are no available anchors at the bottom of the first pitch. I also explain how to clean the pitch on Top-Rope using the Soloist Device. These are advanced techniques that require a significant amount of experience and acceptance of inherent hazards and risks beyond normal rock climbing practices with a partner. Specifically with the Solist, while the chest harness helps to keep the climber upright in a fall, the device will not hold an inverted or even a horizontal fall. It is imperative to have backup knots to avoid a long or ground fall in such cases: Respect the Risk :)

[@jhealy3718]

Just a note that the Soloist likely won't hold an inverted fall and I had a partner deck from a fall where his body was merely horizontal (parallel) to the ground.

[@respecttherisk2022]

Thanks for that important comment. That is correct. It definitely is a drawback to the Soloist. Also why it is imperative to have the backup knots at the appropriate distances (in case the Soloist fails or a climber takes such a fall). Sorry to hear about your partner. The Silent Partner device does avoid this issue with its design -- though I believe they are not manufactured currently and used prices range from $600 to over $1,000.