Soloing with a DMM Buddy?

This is the first time I've ever seen or heard of the DMM buddy, but from the look of it, it would work for TP and Lead rope soloing. Anyone ever used this?


Rope Diameter: 10.5-11mm
Conforms to EN353-2:2002
Free following for protection both and up and down a safety line
Hot forged aluminium side plates provide strength and durability
Constant cam angle provides smooth and reliable operation

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I haven't used one, though from the product link you have here it looks like it would work for TR soloing, but not lead soloing.

Peter Stokes wrote:I haven't used one, though from the product link you have here it looks like it would work for TR soloing, but not lead soloing.

I don't see why not if it can feed both ways freely.

Solo rig

Don't forget to engage the torpedo no matter what your system.

C Blank wrote: I don't see why not if it can feed both ways freely.

The instruction .pdf on the DMM website says it may not hold inverted falls and you should never have slack in the rope, both of which will happen frequently in lead soloing. I'm with Peter on this one; TR only. (And don't forget to back it up).

DFrench wrote: The instruction .pdf on the DMM website says it may not hold inverted falls and you should never have slack in the rope, both of which will happen frequently in lead soloing. I'm with Peter on this one; TR only. (And don't forget to back it up).

Really? You take a lot of inverted falls lead soloing, or even in general?

C Blank wrote: Really? You take a lot of inverted falls lead soloing, or even in general?

When aid lead soloing inverted falls are indeed more common. Perhaps I should have replaced "frequent" with "possible", but is there really a difference? We're talking about picking the right device for lead soloing so you don't DIE. Don't you want to pick a good one?

You seem to be holding out for someone to tell you how awesome this device is, but it's not going to happen. How can you even consider that this would be appropriate for leading if you've looked at the instructions??

DMM Buddy Instructions

The Buddy is designed to slip when arresting a fall and is only compatible with the ropes specified, I´ve got one and wouldn´t use it for top-rope soloing and certainly never under any circumstances consider using one for lead soloing.

Jim Titt wrote: The Buddy is designed to slip when arresting a fall and is only compatible with the ropes specified, I´ve got one and wouldn´t use it for top-rope soloing and certainly never under any circumstances consider using one for lead soloing.

Hi Jim!! Thanks for your input :-) Why would ou not use it as a TR solo device? Would it be an ok device if someone uses a 10.5mm semi-static rope in our opinion?

Yann Camus wrote:

Hi Jim!! Thanks for your input :-) Why would ou not use it as a TR solo device? Would it be an ok device if someone uses a 10.5mm semi-static rope in our opinion?

There are other devices that feed better and lock more solidly on normal ropes. I have no plans to buy, carry, use or express an opinion on 10.5mm static ropes!

This is an 8 year old thread guys