Bigfoot522
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I didn’t switch but I’ve use the sticht hitch a bunch and still do at time. You really need to have the right combo with any hitch for it to work as desired. Size as well as rope and cord type makes all the difference. I was using 8mm on 11mm and it was so hard to move. 9mm did much better. Like the WLR it will release while weighted. If you’re antsy about that then I will say the Sticht hitch requires just a little more pressure to break than the WLR in my experience. The sticht benefits from be more compact if that matters to you.
How much it takes to break a hitch is part of the equation but I want a hitch to maintain some friction unless I completely collapse it to rappel.
This was you have control. If you want to dole out a slow foot you can, not break the hitch and fly down 18 plus inches.