#22307 - 12/10/0310:21 PMmy back-up belay device is the munter-hitch
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Just knowing how to do a munter-hitch is enough for most situations. Works well with a single-rope rapels and ok with double rope but you need to keep the biners slightly separated so the knots don't rub together. Munter-hitch will damage a rope after frequent use.
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