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. I bought a sewing kit once that came with a suture needle. I used fishing line the first time. I sterilized the needle with a lighter, the line was used and not sterile. Now I use a sterile kit from Amazon. I used a guide intended for animals. Don't be like me, go to the doctor. If you get...

I've sewed myself up 3 times now. Compared to the needles at the ER the pain isn't bad. The risks seem to be mostly poor alignment leading to weird healing, and infection. I wouldn't recommend the practice to others, but I'd do it to myself again.

I've tried two complete systems on a few occasions. I think it's both good and bad. Like anything else I guess there are "IFs". If the tree is pretty sketchy, if there is another place that I can set another system, if I can set it all up in a reasonable time ... then it can be an advantage...

I wouldn't let any statement of mine deter you. I think the conclusion in the real world, if there is one that can be drawn, is that our TIPs need to be sturdy. I use a basal tie quite a bit, and I won't stop now. I just think that the TIP points have more force than just the suspended weight...

Definition of theory from internet "an idea used to account for a situation or justify a course of action." I'm fine if you don't like my experiment. It has flaws. I'm allowed my ideas, and I'll continue to use the word theory correctly. Picking apart word choice is typically left for...

I tried an experiment. I'm sure the isn't in any way original. It may be apples to oranges compared to a real TIP with real world conditions. I used Sampson velocity rope over an old pull up bar in my basement. The chin up bar has two wraps of friction tape, the adhesive is towards the bar not...

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Think we agree. The friction matters. I wasn't challenging your math, skills, or validity of your post. I apologize. I should have been more considerate of my phrasing. I was only stating that I have a suspicion that dynamic forces could potentially be over the 2:1 value as well a less. Sadly I...

I don't have a load cell, so I can't quantify my suspicions. I think the TIP base tie can be both better or worse depending on things that may be out of the climber's control. Suppose you are basal tied with a "sticky" branch or crotch with lots of friction. The climber is 200#, but he slips and...