If I understand correctly these aren't supposed to be used when there's slack in the system? One sticking that may be a problem, thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into it further.I cant say that im aware of any friction hitches, but most that are using webbing as a tether are using a Kong Duct, or this:
COBRA® Frame Release D-Ring 18kN – AustriAlpin
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I'll look into it thanksFriction knots over webbing?
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It works. No idea what the math is on breaking strength. I’ve played with it at ground level. Seems solid but never used it at height.
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Correct. I used one for half of the season while one sticking. Just have to be vigilant about keeping slack out. I would constantly pull up slack while mounting the stick...one of the reasons I got away from it and just started using my rappel line and safeguard.I'll look into it thanks
My plan was to use it as a backup tether in place of a LB not as my primary tether so I shouldn't be moving it up and down much. If I go through with it I will test it plenty at ground level first. Thanks for showing some of the cons.I don’t like the idea of a webbing tether while one sticking. I imagine it will be annoying in several ways.
- webbing will catch on bark much easier than rope when trying to move the tether up
- friction hitches are not as tried and true with webbing tethers (I’ve never seen one in action)
- flat webbing will be harder to grab and move up versus the round rope