I have been rappelling regularly for over 10 years now and have tried a lot of different things. What you use, how, and where requires some experience, which of course cannot be fully conveyed in a short blog post like this. But in short: when climbing, you use different equipment than in canyoning or rescue […]
Controversial and specific – I advise against imitation. It’s hard to say from how many skyhooks an anchor point can be considered “safe.” But I like to use two skyhooks with an aramid accessory cord as one questionable point. In the comments, some suggested tying a knot in the sling for redundancy… but I prefer […]
Together with Tensi und Harald we used the time at the CtoC Summit to build the Kontenha Rig out of available gear. The idea is, that an operator can rappel together with his dog on the lap. Here are the components of the Kontenha Rig Version 1: Skylotec Spark Descender Camp Enigma Swivel Edelrid Tech […]
When I get a new rope I do some steps to prepare it for the outdoors use. Not all ropes need middle markings and not all have one. But for using a rope in the nature, I prefer to have marking for the middle. In this video I show how I uncoil the new rope, […]
This article is intended to provide some ideas and not serve as a complete guide! Climbing, especially climbing alone, is dangerous, and small mistakes can have severe consequences. Therefore, always exercise caution and thoroughly test any “new” techniques in a safe environment first. This setup is designed for using the Grigri as the primary device. […]
If and when a fabric or pattern will camouflage in the NIR, depends on the environment. To take the following pictures, I modified a DSLR. I removed the internal NIR-blocking filter and attached a filter in front of the lens, that only allows NIR from 720nm to pass. More information to this can be found […]
The first video about the helmet upgrade was a success. So I decided to go more into depht.
I’ve often been asked where and how to fill paintball air tanks, so I decided to write this article and share various options. Paintball Shop/Arena/Field As you might expect, you can fill HP tanks at paintball shops, fields, and arenas. However, you’ll need to coordinate with the owner. Often, they’ll only allow you to fill […]