I would recommend against a left foot Pantin as they are not conducive with a right handed Croll, and unfortunately Petzl don't make a left handed Crolls. The reason they don't work well together is that a Pantin on the left foot pulls the rope below the Croll to the left, this reduces the amount of teeth that engage on the Croll (just the top teeth engage), and subsequently causes it slip more easily. In contrast a right foot Pantin pulls the rope to the right and helps the Croll engage.
Quote from: Mike Butch on August 05, 2014, 05:08:41 pmI would recommend against a left foot Pantin as they are not conducive with a right handed Croll, and unfortunately Petzl don't make a left handed Crolls. The reason they don't work well together is that a Pantin on the left foot pulls the rope below the Croll to the left, this reduces the amount of teeth that engage on the Croll (just the top teeth engage), and subsequently causes it slip more easily. In contrast a right foot Pantin pulls the rope to the right and helps the Croll engage.I think there might be a technique problem here. I'm a right hander who uses a left foot Pantin on longer pitches. Keeping your feet under your body as you step is the key. Most cavers lean back slightly and this pushes the Pantin forward or to the side which may lead to the problem you describe. In the least patronising way possible - have a look at your lower body technique and try to be more upright.
On the other hand I do wish chest hardness buckles were on the left so the dangle was less likely to end up in the croll.