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Delta link vs regular quick link for rappel

I assume you're talking about for the girth hitch around a tree on a rappel rope.

Delta shape is advantageous if you're worried about a scaffold/poachers knot sliding up over the end of an oval link and allowing it to slip. The widening size of the delta would discourage that.

If you tied, dressed & tightened your knot correctly, it shouldn't make a difference. At that point, oval vs delta comes down to availability & personal preference.
 
If you compare the 9 mm oval and 9 mm delta link weights, they aren't that far off.
 
If your knot is good either will do. I use a pear shape because it can’t swallow the knot, rope stays in the center and does not wander into a corner like a delta, and it holds a bungee ball.BA564493-1BCB-470D-83D1-80242C9A6A3D.jpeg
 
Is there a special way to tie in the triangle to avoid it from making a hard pendulum when using rappel rope as a tether? I cant seem to move a foot around the tree without it wanting to swing me back pretty hard.


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I think the solution there is to use a second tether as a positioning aid. NY Saddle Hunter has a video about this, specifically addressing leaning trees.
 
Try a Quickie from Singing Tree that you can pick from Treestuff.com, Bartlett Arborist Supply to name a few sources. The spinning slick pin reduces rope friction for retrieval.
 
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