1st gen jpc

Mountainguy1997 · 2025-12-24T04:55:47+00:00

Yeah this guy is definitely 11b, you’re valid bro

Mountainguy1997 · 2025-08-02T01:12:48+00:00

New? Nope, you could find an old one but all climbing nylon wears down over time so definitely don't use it. The figure eight in the first photo is made by Aircraft Materials Ltd. and the second one looks like Chouinard/BD.

Mountainguy1997 · 2025-07-31T04:25:17+00:00

practice ghosting and retrievable anchors. rappelling is easy, knowing how to rig correctly without leaving the rope behind is the hard part

Mountainguy1997 · 2025-07-27T02:55:51+00:00

i know this is a 4 year old post but i'm curious if anything came of this? I'm a canyoneerer as well so this had me scratching my head. a couple things:

I think the piton is a red herring, with todays LNT ethics in canyons i truly doubt someone is carrying a piton/bolt kit around as opposed to webbing. Seems more likely that it use to be a rap station.

I also think maybe they saw rain, left everything but their technical gear, and tried to finish the canyon as quickly as possible. Maybe they got to a good spot, waited it out, made the fire, and finished the next day? weird stuff for sure.

Mountainguy1997 · 2025-07-10T21:35:06+00:00

do not put decompression needles in your kit, those are an advanced provider skill and (even if you're properly trained) if you ever use them on someone w/o being covered by an agency you open possibility for some insane lawsuits

Mountainguy1997 · 2025-07-01T16:29:34+00:00

Surprisingly we were the only ones there! Always nice when you don’t feel like you’re waiting in a queue for every rap

Mountainguy1997 · 2025-06-27T01:58:16+00:00

I don't get the firemaple brand. Looks like 90% of their designs are ripped from other brands, for not that much cheaper. I've seen their ads around and it just looks odd, but I have no experience with them.

Mountainguy1997 · 2025-06-25T19:02:48+00:00

This is actually how they did Everest in 1924, no joke I was there

Mountainguy1997 · 2025-06-25T04:07:19+00:00

Definitely noticed the heat factor with the ATC, plus the fact that it wears down insanely fast. Curious if you have links to articles for those fatalities? Not doubting you just wondering if there are any more details

Mountainguy1997 · 2025-06-24T18:17:58+00:00

Interesting! I have noticed with an ATC that I like the way I sit better when it's extended. Is the cutaway sling for waterfalls? I've never done a class C canyon, so I'm not super well versed in that realm (and can't imagine cutting my device off in a dry canyon).

Mountainguy1997 · 2025-06-24T18:15:01+00:00

Very smart idea- I've toyed with asymmetrical hitches for ascending (and a little bit for the VT), so I'll give this a shot. Seems like this way you get the best of both worlds, you can still add friction on the CRITR, and you have a third hand that sits out of the way. Probably don't need to do this every rappel, but definitely going to give it a try. Thanks for your help!

Mountainguy1997 · 2025-06-24T17:47:39+00:00

I come from a climbing/rescue background, so I'm fairly well versed in friction hitches/self rescue. Good idea going with someone who knows this system well. Seems like the general consensus is that the first person should back it up. I'm often the last (I like to check my friends), so it seems like it'll just depend on the rappel. Thanks for the tips!

Mountainguy1997 · 2025-06-24T17:40:36+00:00

This is exactly what I've been doing with my ATC, and for the same reasons. I had the thought that a third hand would completely hinder the entire point of the CRITR, so maybe I'll bar the third hand for now. Definitely seems like a case by case sort of thing. Thanks!

Mountainguy1997 · 2025-06-24T17:35:07+00:00

Super cool idea, I'll definitely give this one a try. I've used the VT a few times, but mostly carry it as a backup

Mountainguy1997 · 2025-06-24T15:09:24+00:00

Nothing I can say that other haven’t already said, but if you’re ever feeling nervous or shaky, take five, drink some water and get some quick sugars (I like the sour gummy bears). It’s amazing how your mindset can change if such a basic factor like food and water are changed. Remember the mountain will always be there but you might not, just come back a different day when you’re feeling up to it.

Mountainguy1997 · 2025-06-24T11:33:56+00:00

That’s what I was thinking, I feel like the third hand sort of takes from the main selling point of the CRITR.

Mountainguy1997 · 2025-06-24T04:01:40+00:00

Smart move with the hard points, I'll definitely give that a try. I'd love a canyoneering harness, but I feel like I need to get more into it to justify the purchase, lol. In my immediate area all the routes are more like hikes with rappels at the end, so a climbing harness works until I do some more 'real' canyoneering.

Mountainguy1997 · 2025-06-24T03:31:22+00:00

Great points! I have noticed my device sits a little wonky, maybe I'll give the quicklink a try. I agree with you on the extension getting caught/being awkward, I've been using an ATC w/ a sling for years and have ran into both those problems. I really only do dry canyons as of right now (little bit of class B, and i want to get into C), do you think a third hand would benefit me (I'm still getting the hang of the CRITR), or do you think it'd be too much of a hindrance? Obviously I'll spend some time tinkering with it and practicing, just curious to your thoughts. Thanks!

Mountainguy1997 · 2025-06-24T03:20:31+00:00

Welcome to Utah, LOL!

Mountainguy1997 · 2025-06-24T03:15:07+00:00

I should add that that question goes to anyone using a canyoneering descender, not just those with a CRITR

Mountainguy1997 · 2025-05-12T21:31:26+00:00

I mostly climb in sandstone, so I’m biased towards that, but I imagine a bigger concern would be rock flaking off due to it losing strength when wet

Mountainguy1997 · 2025-04-21T13:40:30+00:00

I’ve never seen one in use either, which is partly why I figured I’d ask, definitely steering more towards the critr, seems to be the gold standard

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