Being wet lowers the ropes strength some but not significantly enough to be scared of it. What I’ve noticed is that your hitch won’t produce as much friction when it’s moving. For me the biggest downfalls to climbing in the rain is the bark is more slippery than normal so getting good footing for hip thrust is a little more difficult, and the the hitch squeezes a bunch of water onto your lap when you’re descending on the Blake’s
alright, good to know. I didn't know if it was like an emergency to get out of the tree sort of thing. I could definitely see the slick bark being a problem. Is the friction issue so much of a problem that you go for a ride to the bottom or is it more of a be mindful of the brake sort of thing?Being wet lowers the ropes strength some but not significantly enough to be scared of it. What I’ve noticed is that your hitch won’t produce as much friction when it’s moving. For me the biggest downfalls to climbing in the rain is the bark is more slippery than normal so getting good footing for hip thrust is a little more difficult, and the the hitch squeezes a bunch of water onto your lap when you’re descending on the Blake’s
*** always test your hitch and gear for holding characteristics before climbing. That is as true in the rain as it is when it’s dry. Make sure you hang your gear up to dry out afterwards never store it wet and never climb when it’s lightening.
