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You have to be really cautious with a setup like than on smaller diameter stems...an aluminum figure 8 is not all that strong when torqued across its flat side. The limb you show it on is big enough that I would be OK with it like that. Carabiners are even worse, given the gate. A steel...

Fair points.

I fear your last observation would be an accurate description for my point of view re the gaff tests...zero fucks given :D. After all, how would I apply that to help me climb better? If I could see that, perhaps my attitude would be different.

Seems fine to me.

Got it. Thanks.

Attached how? Just curious...I had to come up with something when testing backup systems for rappelling on rescue 8s and rappel racks, before putting them into the USFS Guide.

What is your backup for when it's "bombing down" test time, the hitch should fail to grab?

That's pretty much exactly the approach I took when developing lesson plans for my climbing instructor work. Then bullet items as reminders written on 4x6 index cards, and don't be afraid to review them as you go if need be.

Perhaps consider attending a Toastmasters club for some sessions to refine your delivery. I know this is old school, but they really can help with developing public speaking and idea expression skills. https://www.toastmasters.org/

Sounds like wise advice.

I went back to your vid and watched that last segment re the AFS. I'm glad you included it. It also was made yet more abundantly clear why I didn't persevere in my first viewing and see that portion; you may consider my criticisms to concern "lesser deficits", but I must disagree...the vid...

TBH @Knotorious , it's too long, the background noise from traffic is quite distracting, your delivery is wooden and halting, and it covers nothing new to most of us. I didn't find it to be of high quality, from where I sit. And you give no notice of the adjustable friction saver, which is...

Never mind the length of your post...the legs on that hitch is what is too long :D.

That's what I ended up using it for...advance capture prusiks in a multi pulley MA setup. For that, it was good.

Of course, I didn't have 57 different friction hitches to try it with :D. But for the usual suspects, it didn't perform smoothly at all.

I tried Ice Tail once upon a time...way too grabby, was my experience.

Not that I can imagine. But I'm ignorant on the subject...deeply so :D.

Might want to run your idea by Carl...lumberjack. It is his forum. And it is not a democracy :).

Shorter legs on friction hitches are almost always better. So being harder to tie is likely worth the effort.

It is a good-looking hitch. I might even try tying it! Who knew? :)