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Top rope solo petzl shunt.
No the shunt is not recommended for self belaying because of the risk of the cam jamming in an overhang situation.
If route hard and sustained shunt also tied to slings around shoulders or neck to keep it upright and always sliding up rope.
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Nevertheless fixed rope solo climbing is an option that many climbers have taken experimenting with a variety of technical solutions.
Petzl has not developed a device for this activity but certain ascenders may be used for it by experts.
But this makes a perfect ascender for setting up two fixed lines and doing top rope solo laps by yourself.
Unweighted so i can easily ab back down shunt attached to harness loop with short sling.
Back it up with a microtraxion and youll never have to worry about decking.
I can intermittently reach across squeeze the shunt and slide it up the rope as back up.
Can i use the shunt to self belay.