Yup, I did but only briefly and the oxan started to chew up the aluminum spacer pretty bad right off the bat. I didn't notice any huge difference in the performance of the setup but I also don't remember getting hung up.
Maybe I'll try a steel sleeve/spacer and see how that goes.
Ok, to my eye it looks ok. Here's some pics. They're huge on purpose.. if they're so big for some that they mess up the thread view let me know and I'll resize.
I'll take a look next time I get hung up to note which way the spine is facing and how the oxan and tail of my rope are oriented.
Mine has hung up a lot like Leon described. I think that it's one of the reasons that each time I use it and like it, I end up switching back to a wrench.
I'm 220 fully loaded and it's definitely pressure from the oxan with the hitch fully released. I mentioned it to some other HH'ers on a...
lol
The first time you use an SJ it's definitely a low and slow thing. It's probably the least forgiving friction device out there but on a rec climb probably the most fun.
Sean, I've seen the flattening you're talking about. I'm around 215 at 6'.
I've had this happen with other mechanical "hitches". The unicender slightly and the spiderjack significantly. It goes away as the rope gets worked. No problems at all.
I'd be interested in seeing the lanyard...
OMG no helmet on your rec climb! Shame on you!
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Nice videos from both you and Jamie. Is that oak in your back yard? Nice tree to mess around and try new stuff in. I'm jealous.
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