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Great answer, Dave. :lol:

Stephen, I agree with Pete. Gear is good, but too much gear can slow you down and create more problems than it fixes. I see two potential problems with your setup and both can be fixed by removing the goofy pulley and just using a standard single eye mini pulley and attaching both carabiners...

Great stuff, Dave. Interesting how you attached the carabiner on your VT. As far as the Uni, I saw Jerry demonstrate that piece of kit in his 'Working Climber' DVD set. Very sweet looking piece of gear. I wasn't happy with the Lockjack Sport, sold it less than a year after buying it. I found...

Compressed air and a good nozzle will do it.

You would be amazed, Dave. The biggest advantage for me was being able to use both hands for climbing and/or working instead of having to keep one hand on my hitch all the time. There is no such thing as 'setting your hitch' before letting go and grabbing your saw. I thought the same as you...

The biggest issue I can see with the hitchclimber pulley is that it puts the carabiner and rope end splice/knot right up against your friction hitch. I'm much happier with both carabiners attached to the saddle so that there is less interference with my hitch. I'd post a picture but my 'puter...

Been using the Petzl Am'D Triact for years, my favorite for a rock solid life support attachment. I've also used the Black Diamond Positron (non locking and screw lock) for an accessory biner and sometimes on my lanyard. Same basic shape as the Am'D but much smaller and lighter. Not available in...