Friction creator?

[TreeRhino]

I've faced similar issues with mechanicals when descending off a crane. Used to just take a wrap around my feet to add some friction but messed up some expensive boots and started looking for an alternative.


These days, i just pass a bight of rope through my side D or the bridge D on the Tree motion and clip a carabiner on the back side. when loaded, the biner jams against the D and creates enough friction to allow me not to burn up my hitch cord or heat up my mechanicals too much.

 

[MasterBlaster]

 

[squisher]

I'd say.........where's your link!

 

[SeanKroll]

I've faced similar issues with mechanicals when descending off a crane. Used to just take a wrap around my feet to add some friction but messed up some expensive boots and started looking for an alternative.


These days, i just pass a bight of rope through my side D or the bridge D on the Tree motion and clip a carabiner on the back side. when loaded, the biner jams against the D and creates enough friction to allow me not to burn up my hitch cord or heat up my mechanicals too much.

Like the F-eight Revolver/ biner system of years gone by, or a carabiner brake. No hockles.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Morpheus never lies, Justin. His name alone is a link.

just don't work dammit

 

[squisher]

. I'll take your word for it.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Link or no link, I bet it's a true statement. The tautline hitched has been used for a long long time now.

 

[squisher]

I wouldn't take that bet. Because I'm no fool. I imagine you're 100% right.

 

[TreeRhino]

Like the F-eight Revolver/ biner system of years gone by, or a carabiner brake. No hockles.

Pretty much. Simple and effective.

 

[CoreyYLTG]

Not taking that bet ar all. I love me some toys but I still use a Blake or taughtline on conifers or other trees where I climb on a rigline because I don't want to gum up my good stuff.