Are you building an SRT system? If so, then I would agree that this is a great combination. The last piece is deciding what retrievable anchor(s) you prefer. For me, if I could only use one anchor, it would be the Maverick hitch. Let me know if you need any help. I have a lot of info growing on my website too. That's what I do. Cheers
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This is one method, device has the keeper cable cut off.I know this is another dumb question but, has any used an ATC with a hitch above to rappel? I’m looking to use a VT or a schwabisch hitch above my ATC. Has anyone had any experience with these?
I prefer the Sticht, WLR with various braidings, and for a quick easy double eye cord, preferred over a loop, the last hitch shown is five wraps and two half hitches, one in front and one in back.So which hitch is more dependable? The longhorn agile ,the agile hitch or the ascender hitch? What’s your go to? And anyone else’s input is welcomed.
Great question. I removed it. It wasn't always in the right place, it adds bulk and i just didn't need it.So you put that dishwasher tube for your garda foot loop how did that go?
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OK, I’m trying to tie the longhorn hitch. The right side of the hitch looks right ,being that the tail is towards you, but the left side doesn’t look quite right. I think I am following it step by step. Here are some pics.
Can anyone confirm if I got this sticht correct?Two Blake’s hitches can be used to easily descend, alternate pushing down on each, one holds while the other slides. Increasing the speed of working the hitches showed that equalized pressure on both allowed them to slide at the same time, sharing the load.
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This is one method, device has the keeper cable cut off.
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I prefer the Sticht, WLR with various braidings, and for a quick easy double eye cord, preferred over a loop, the last hitch shown is five wraps and two half hitches, one in front and one in back.
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I left it loose because I tied it on a piece of leftover rope and not a rope I will be climbing on. So I’ll either move it or use as a referenceThat’s it, the “ring” could be a little smaller to keep it firm, rather than wrapping around the rope when loaded. The stopper could be closer to the rope, pay attention to completely tightening it.
Sounds like it might be tied wrong, are you crossing the ends in the back once or twice?I have started playing around with the sticht. I love how it breaks effortlessly with weight on it. The problem I am running into is after putting weight on it a couple times it gets to the point where it binds up and I can’t tend it up. I suppose putting something on there to act as a tender would probably help with that. I could be doing something wrong as well.
Is anyone rappelling on this hitch? Or is that a ”no-no”? Seemed to work pretty smooth for the couple feet I was using it for.
The extra wrap will help, but it looks like the ring is too big, which makes it wrap around the rope and allows the twist, done correctly, to loosen up and allow slack from the wraps to move downward. It tightens up while the eyes would get a little bigger.
The smaller ring should stop the binding. I have the ends go down before going back through the ring, I’ll have to try your way to see how it works.
Is anyone rappelling on this hitch? Or is that a ”no-no”? Seemed to work pretty smooth for the couple feet I was using it for.
I first made the ring like you show, but changed it to just looping around. The end from the bottom wrap forms the ring and the end coming from the top passes through the ring to the back. Both hitches in picture show how it’s done, bottom one has some added cover for the ring. Next step would be the twist in back.
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