Alum deviations/rebelays

[Getwet]

I was wondering if the route down Alum Pot to the bottom via Dolly Tubs can be rigged using rebelays instead of the deviations shown in my guide?

Due to a dodgy shoulder (and poor technique) I try to avoid deviations, but am OK on rebelays

cheers

 

[damian]

There's only one deviation you'll need to avoid and that's for the main hang from the bridge to the floor of the main shaft. You have a number of options for routes here, although if it's wet, you've really only got one. I think you might struggle coming up with a decent belay to rebelay from, though. If it helps, the deviation from the furthest hang is really quite nice and opposite a ledge so you can push yourself out using your legs. Very little stretching or awkwardness required.

 

[dunc]

Dollytubs can be rigged from the farther/window route which has no deviations just a traverse to a rebelay (although I've never used a deviation on the other route). The only other problem is after the bridge, but, from bottom of the bridge head towards the waterfall, use the furthest y-hang from the bridge, over the edge and there is a rebelay near the top - no deviations needed although it's not the most pleasant hang when wet!!

 

[Getwet]

Thanks for the tips.

Its on the list to have another look down there, but will wait for some dry weather!

 

[SamT]

Isnt there a direct hang from the west(?) wall. all the way to the bottom - perhaps one rebelay just over the lip.

it would get you down and back up (with plenty of time for a look round whilst resting on the way up I seem to remember).

 

[damian]

Isnt there a direct hang from the west(?) wall. all the way to the bottom - perhaps one rebelay just over the lip.

Certainly is .. one y-hang rebelay over the lip, as you suggest.

 

[ianball11]

Getting out of that pitch one weekend a few Julys ago made my furry suit stink for weeks to come.

I dreamt of a foot jammer that night  :

Ian B.

 

[Getwet]

Good point about the more direct route, however the simple fact is I try to avoid big single pitches, mainly due to the fact they scare me!!!( also I dont have a single rope long enough, probably due to the reason already given!)