Mini Traxion Pulley

what we been using to haul a small bag up on these OW and Chimney routes at Red Rocks, i.e. Epinephrine and Lady Wilson's Cleavage....with a BD Guide and double ropes, I rig both the 2nd and the bag at the same time. The 2nd is still within reach obviously if he/she needs to help the pig through a tight squeeze....does not take much elbow grease to haul a desert sized bag up...in fact, can bring both up at the same time, just like two climbers...this pulley catches and holds...thus why you need it if you are going with my method...real light weight and works like a charm.

It's certainly a very useful bit of kit. The large pulley is a nice touch and has proven very useful for larger rigging ropes. I would say though (and I'm actually a little bit of a Petzl hater if I'm being honest here) is that the rope grab is so aggressive! Everyone says to me "Alex why are you complaining, it does that job" or "but it's probably only designed for static lanex rope" but at the end of the day there is no need for the grab to be so harsh, i hope someone agrees with me. In an emergency or just for the sake of not having to carry around another rope because i don't want something i trust my life to not to get warn by it's great angry teeth i just wouldn't use it. Don't get me wrong, i have found it extremely useful at times, most for hauling.

I use this on my homemade ropes course. It is an excellent pulley and can also by used as an ascender. Great for lifting heavy objects into the trees.

I use this on my homemade ropes course. It is an excellent pulley and can also by used as an ascender. Great for lifting heavy objects into the trees.

It's perfect for hauling on aid routes but that's about it. Too heavy for multi pitch or crevasse rescue in my opinion.