On that note, there's also hacks to make one out of a micropulley. Jonny built one here...A wooden rope- wrench is almost free to make.
Yeah ok mate, definitely a legit post!this is not a technique but for any new arborists I think considering life insurance is important I just took some cover out with sports fs, it just gives you that extra peace of mind especially if your at at super high heights
This isn't the correct way to look at it. An appropriate hitch is always fine. What the devices do is allow them to work by taking some force off the hitch. If not for the devices, the hitch will bind up tight, and you won't be able to move. You won't fall, but you won't be going down at any other speed either.A lone hitch on a single rope is not trusted for life support hence the need for a RW or HH etc. but a lone hitch on a single rope is ok in a SW setup.
Baby steps my Canadian brother, that's what we're here for, to disseminate our knowledge.SW looks awesome but confuses me a bit. A lone hitch on a single rope is not trusted for life support hence the need for a RW or HH etc. but a lone hitch on a single rope is ok in a SW setup. Is this because you set it and load it and it never moves thus creates no heat?
I have other dumb questions but I don't want anyone to get a headache from rolling their eyes at how little I know.