XOP SRT

[bpz89]

What can I add to the XOP renegade Saddle to stop the atomic Wedgie I get from the leg straps when I SRT climb?

I’ve tried different adjustments on the leg straps but for whatever reason every time I SRT from the saddle it nearly pulls all the way up my back.


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[josh9284]

Prussiks to the bridge loops and then affix your bridge to the prussiks. This allows you to change the pitch of the saddle....I don't srt but I did no stick with the xop and it helped me.

 

[bpz89]

Prussiks to the bridge loops and then affix your bridge to the prussiks. This allows you to change the pitch of the saddle....I don't srt but I did no stick with the xop and it helped me.

Got a picture? Did you use the ropes it came with? Did you use a prusik on both loops?

Thanks


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[GCTerpfan]

Here’s a pic of a Prusik (bottom) and a simple girth hitch (top). They will both work to allow you to position the bridge on the bridge loops and keep it in place. Positioning them lower produces more of a cupping effect with the saddle. Hopefully that solves your problem.

 

[josh9284]

I used the prussiks from the ropes the saddle came with. Re tied them onto each bridge loop.

 

[josh9284]

Fyi...I also padded the leg straps to help with that as well. I have since went back to steps because not a huge fan of hanginging like that, don't nt really know if any saddle will be except may e a two pannel

 

[josh9284]

On the prussiks I untied the knots that came stock and tied a double fisherman's instead.

 

[bpz89]

Yes the “hanging” part of the climb is where the pain comes lol.


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[bpz89]

Everyone here is hanging at some point though unless they are using sticks. You’re hanging if you are SRT, DRT, one sticking or 2TC.


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[bpz89]

On the prussiks I untied the knots that came stock and tied a double fisherman's instead.

I wonder if I just bought the cruzr adjustable bridge kit and installed it on the XOP if that would make a lot of difference?


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[josh9284]

That would work just the same. Probably a safer bet as those are continuous loop amsteel vs. a knot.

 

[bpz89]

That would work just the same. Probably a safer bet as those are continuous loop amsteel vs. a knot.

Just ordered one.


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[GCTerpfan]

I used the prussiks from the ropes the saddle came with. Re tied them onto each bridge loop.

Keep an eye on those knots. That’s not a lot of tail and Amstel doesn’t hold knots well.

 

[josh9284]

Keep an eye on those knots. That’s not a lot of tail and Amstel doesn’t hold knots well.

I thoroughly check them everytime. And my prussiks aren't amsteel, they are the hollow chord that come with that come pre installed on the ropes supplied...I just repurposed them!

 

[josh9284]

...sorry 6mm sterling chord I think. But hopefully will all be replaced with new saddle soon...eyeing those wood saddles, just trying to get wife's approval!