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okay this is the latest iteration of setup.
only got two small climbs in but i was able to get to this and pretty much dig it. observations/considerations are:
- really prefer the distel hitches to ropeman1/using rappel line. makes taking up slack/adding slack much easier one-handed. also useful for keeping footloop line in place - grab line, move distel hitch up to secure, step into footloop!
- the 15' footloop line is probably 3' too long? i climbed the tree pictured after climbing just a little on a cow oak that was probably 50% bigger. and there was still a good bit of tag end hanging. i tried a blake's hitch with the Sterling HTP but it is so stiff that it doesn't quite bite the rope right; and I also think overall the 2" webbing is better anyway.
- need to remember to put loop on left hand side! makes moving lines much easier as a righty.
- i still struggle with the lines wanting to 'fall' when trying to move them up. but I think with an aid to help move them up, that will be less of an issue.
i definitely felt like I could see this being my main way to climb and becoming easier with practice. i very much like the minimal slack/always being tethered to the tree.