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Rappelling

The french prusik should be used as an autoblock knot. It releases easily under load.

Good reminder about the differences in climbing verbiage. The French Prusik is often simply referred to as an autoblock. When I say autoblock, I’m referring to the French Prusik.


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Beginning SRT journey. Could anyone comment on the 12" version of this for my ascension and rappelling bridge?
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I bought a 6" draw with nothing on it and added 2 locking caribiners. I probably won't use it much though since I'm waiting on a Mad Rock Safeguard and it self-autoblocks so no need to add separation since I won't bother adding a prusik off my leg loop. For a "real" rappel on a cliff I would probably use this and a figure 8 with prusik on my leg.
 
Beginning SRT journey. Could anyone comment on the 12" version of this for my ascension and rappelling bridge?
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I don’t like the idea of using two carabiners, especially if they’re non locking.

A 24” Sterling sling gives you two length options. You can slip it under you bridge loops and use one locking carabiner:

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Or girth hitch to one bridge loop and connect to opposite loop with a locking carabiner:

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How long of a rope does everyone carry for rappelling or SRT climbing?

I assume the standard is height you want to hunt at plus a few more feet, but have you ever wished your rope was a tad longer?
 
For my DdRT I have 75' of predator 11mm rope.
For my SRT I HAD (sold it) 48' 11mm rope

My rappel rope is not 52' of oplux 8mm..


don't need anymore for rappel or DdRT...
 
How long of a rope does everyone carry for rappelling or SRT climbing?

I assume the standard is height you want to hunt at plus a few more feet, but have you ever wished your rope was a tad longer?

I'm currently carrying 50-60' of 11 mm static rope (I cut some off to use for something so I don't know the exact length) but I've been doing single stick or SRT up and then rappel down.

I was talking to an arborist at the outdoor store I got it who told me that the climbing rope they sell at his store is not good for tree work. The reason he explained is the strength is spread between the sheath and the core. The sheath is not as robust as a proper arborist rope and will wear out. I figure the point it wears out will be at the end so I'm just going to watch and see how it fares. If need be I can cut the last few feet off and re-do my end.

For next year I'm going to get a proper arborist rope that is in the 10 mm range and designed for the strength to be more in the core per this guy's recommendations. At that point I will probably get a 40' rope so that, once the end has a loop in it, my max climb will be 30'
 
How long of a rope does everyone carry for rappelling or SRT climbing?

I assume the standard is height you want to hunt at plus a few more feet, but have you ever wished your rope was a tad longer?

I have a 40’ rope (Sterling HTP) minus a few feet for my figure eight knot. It has been plenty for all but one hunt. I made it work but 40’ isn’t enough if you plan to use branches around 35’. Plenty for rappelling but setting the rope is a problem.

45 or 50’ would be better IMO unless you don’t want to use branches over 25’ or so.


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I carry 25 ft of 9mm Sterling HTP for rappeling. I one stick up and rappel down. If I go to high, I use the stick to finish the trip down.
 
I'm still acquiring my srt set up. I have a grigri2 that's new. Wondering after much reading here if its the safest, best method for a novice.

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All ya need is some rope for rappelling and a figure 8. Can always toss on a back up prusik if needed. And you’ll need a way to retrieve your rappel rope once at the bottom. I personally just use a carabiner on some 550 paracord. This is what I use.
 
Waiting on a Petzl hand ascender and foot loop to be delivered. Hunting out of a jx3 primarily.

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Question, can the prusik that came with the TETHRD line belt and tether be used on Sterling 9mm HTP?
Or go with Beal Jammy (35, 50 or 60cm)?
 
I've seen conflicting reports that an MD Lifeguard and RP1 holds fine on the Oplux 8mm.
Can anyone confirm this? (I know it's out of spec)
 
How long of a rope does everyone carry for rappelling or SRT climbing?

I assume the standard is height you want to hunt at plus a few more feet, but have you ever wished your rope was a tad longer?
i have different lengths vary from 45-70. I do have some 150ftish hanks of HTP static line i got from TreeStuff.com
 
I have a 40’ rope (Sterling HTP) minus a few feet for my figure eight knot. It has been plenty for all but one hunt. I made it work but 40’ isn’t enough if you plan to use branches around 35’. Plenty for rappelling but setting the rope is a problem.

45 or 50’ would be better IMO unless you don’t want to use branches over 25’ or so.


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I have had this problem. I threw a throwbag and hit a higher crotch than what I was aiming for. I realized I would not be able to reach the tail end of my 35 foot rope if I pulled it up so I pulled my throw line down and rethrew about 5 more times till I hit the lower crotch.
 
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I have had this problem. I threw a throwbag and hit a higher crotch than what I was aiming for. I realized I would not be able to reach the tail end of my 35 foot rope if I pulled it up so I pulled it down and rethrew about 5 more times till I hit the lower crotch.

In my case, 35’ was the lower crotch and in the perfect tree for the saddle I was hunting (topography saddle not the saddle you wear).

I’ll probably order a longer rope next year. I’m already getting visible wear from my ascender so swapping my main rope out is going to happen anyway.


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