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Why don't yall 2TC?

Center Punch said:
Thank you.

What advantage does the figure 8 have over the overhand?
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Break strength is better, easier to untie if you ever wanted to change the loop length up, and less likely to capsize/pull the the tag end through even with a shorter tag end
 
gcr0003 said:
Lots of us use identical tethers for top and bottom I don’t think most of us are trying to over complicate anything.

I would recommend using a figure 8 on a bite vs the overhand on a bite you opted for in this picture of your tether. Also that is a fairly unsafe way to terminate your friction hitch. I would recommend double fishmans, hunters bend or double pouchers knots to terminate your friction hitch. Your tag ends are incredible short as well and if you have a fall or use repeatably they can pretty easily pull through.
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To clarify my question and to expand my knowledge, what is the reason for being able to remove the connection where my simple overhand loop has the tether running through it? ( I'm not sure that is clear, but hopefully you listened to my meaning )
 
Center Punch said:
To clarify my question and to expand my knowledge, what is the reason for being able to remove the connection where my simple overhand loop has the tether running through it? ( I'm not sure that is clear, but hopefully you listened to my meaning )
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To make passing limbs quicker and easier. there's the potential to increase packability of your tethers as well
 
Center Punch said:
See that toe smash??? This chunk of "silly flat-footed thing" I'm using eliminates every bit of that AND practically eliminates the kick-out I have both experienced and watched on the videos ( here in this thread iirc ). I know how much energy it takes to climb without this 'silly flat-footed thing'.

AND - This chunk of "silly flat-footed thing" weighs next to NOTHING. Maybe the same as the fuel line on most aiders.

The following is for EVERYONE watching the antics in this thread:

The name of the 'saving-weight-while-keeping-it-simple' game is to conserve energy and reduce sweat.
The more we succeed in accomplishing this while being comfortable during our hunt, the deeper into the bush we can go.
An added benefit for me is when I return home, I will have even more energy to chase my wife around the bedroom more than three times that night.

Feel free to add to the benefits of not expelling energy unnecessarily while getting the job done.

Having a little fun and keeping it light-hearted. :-D
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Trick is not chasing… walk quieter… try toe then heel lol
 

Friction Hitches

No need to limit it to one hitch, which they are, not knots. A Prusik is one type of these hitches, gets confusing when it is used to refer to all the slide and grip hitches. Prussics seems to be a corruption of Prusik, so still confusing, rant over. Oval VT on the left, with the stopper...
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Because one stick climbing is superior!!

I'm just answering the question of the thread title. Forgive me, but I couldn't resist any longer.
Please pardon my interruption and continue the rope bondage talk. :tearsofjoy:
 
I’ll admit that I’ve fallen behind and have not read all 3k+ replies…. But I’m going to give 2TC a fair shake in the off season.

I plan on going back to a hang on (Beast or LWCG) because I find it easier with my trad bow, but I’m curious if anyone is using this method with a stand and what your experience has been.

I despise packing and unpacking sticks for whatever reason, but I love a good hang on, so a hang on and 2TC may be the ticket for me.


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