No the shunt is not recommended for self belaying because of the risk of the cam jamming in an overhang situation.
													
																	Top rope solo petzl shunt. 
								
	
		
	
																	Can i use the shunt to self belay. 
																	For more information on self belaying go to. 
																	But this makes a perfect ascender for setting up two fixed lines and doing top rope solo laps by yourself. 
																	I can intermittently reach across squeeze the shunt and slide it up the rope as back up. 
															
													
								
	
		
	
																	Unweighted so i can easily ab back down shunt attached to harness loop with short sling. 
																	Nevertheless fixed rope solo climbing is an option that many climbers have taken experimenting with a variety of technical solutions. 
																	If route hard and sustained shunt also tied to slings around shoulders or neck to keep it upright and always sliding up rope. 
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																	Petzl has not developed a device for this activity but certain ascenders may be used for it by experts. 
																	In climbing or mountaineering the rope team offers the highest level of safety.