Question mainly for the rope access folks around here, or those familiar with rope access equipment.
I have been a happy user of a Petzl Rig for 5 years or so now, and am very happy with it's function (auto locking, ability to belay and haul with it). The only gripe is the pin inside which wears out a little more quickly than I might wish for. So I'm wondering if there are any other rope access descenders that people have experience using for caving and have found to be an improvement. I would prefer one that is rated for 9mm rope, but it's not a deal breaker if it works appropriately. Would like auto locking and ideally not anti panic (unless it's not too obtrusive).
Before anyone starts I'm not interested in going back to using a stop or other similar device as they don't fulfill my requirements. If there is no device that offers improvement on a Rig I will continue to use it and accept the increased need for replacement due to wear. Just wondering if anyone has used anything else that has been worked well for them.
I have been a happy user of a Petzl Rig for 5 years or so now, and am very happy with it's function (auto locking, ability to belay and haul with it). The only gripe is the pin inside which wears out a little more quickly than I might wish for. So I'm wondering if there are any other rope access descenders that people have experience using for caving and have found to be an improvement. I would prefer one that is rated for 9mm rope, but it's not a deal breaker if it works appropriately. Would like auto locking and ideally not anti panic (unless it's not too obtrusive).
Before anyone starts I'm not interested in going back to using a stop or other similar device as they don't fulfill my requirements. If there is no device that offers improvement on a Rig I will continue to use it and accept the increased need for replacement due to wear. Just wondering if anyone has used anything else that has been worked well for them.