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Using this for a quick link

Or you could do this, it keeps the tether in place, does not load the carabiner inappropriately, and can be pulled down when done.
 

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JC3 said:
Or you could do this, it keeps the tether in place, does not load the carabiner inappropriately, and can be pulled down when done.
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Any chance you have a video showing how to make this and how it works?

David

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yoda4x4 said:
Any chance you have a video showing how to make this and how it works?

David

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Sorry no video, not that computer savvy.
Make a knotted loop (approx. 6" - 8") on the end of your line , follow the path of the rope, insert carabiner.
Because of the friction it imparts on the standing line, it keeps the tether where you place it on the tree once it is snugged up.
Retrieving from the ground requires the pull rope be attached to the carabiner and you walk away from the tree when pulling.
 
That will work yes. It looks like a rigging carabiner. It would be impossible to break that carabiner, regardless of how you loaded it. Still not best practice, but if it's new and hasn't been previously abused, it's all good
 
Not exactly the same, but make sure you watch what you are doing when using biners like that.
When I use backups, they are more for backing up human mistakes than equipment failures.
 
cjr4497 said:
You don't need a quick link to one stick or girth hitch around a tree or limb. I use an ANSI triple lock carabiner.

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I started a thread in the climbing section based off of that video.

Not meaning to open a can of worms - cross loading carabiners

I happened to stumble across this video this morning as I was having my first cup of coffee. It’s some interesting testing of the strength of cross loaded carabiners. I would certainly say that his testing would go well beyond what we would normally do in a climbing situation. I make no...
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The debate and discussion was pretty good and didn’t open up too much of a crap storm. To be honest my only hesitation for using a carabiner has nothing to do with strength or the supposed cross loading but with keep it up and the rope tight. It’s hard enough with a quick link or delta link, I can’t imagine a carabiner with its larger opening. Now, if I could find a small auto-locker then I might give it a go.

I will have to give the Connecticut hitch a try. If it doesn’t tighten up too much and make it difficult to pull down than it sounds like a great solution, just gotta watch how you clip it in.
 
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