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Why don't yall 2TC?

@gcr0003 Ive been trying to brainstorm on an idea you mentioned a while back. Maybe modding a crampon with more underfoot structure by removing the studs and somehow installing a bolt straight out in front of the toes. But I doubt this plastic/rubber material is strong enough to take the kind of supportive stress.

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I wouldn’t want any sharp spikes or studs in the bottom that could cut my rope or make it difficult to stand on a platform. Just a studded toe cap.


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Marmuzz said:
@gcr0003 Ive been trying to brainstorm on an idea you mentioned a while back. Maybe modding a crampon with more underfoot structure by removing the studs and somehow installing a bolt straight out in front of the toes. But I doubt this plastic/rubber material is strong enough to take the kind of supportive stress.

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You just want it for increased friction
 
Marmuzz said:
Meaning just additional surface contact and not actually having a piece of hardware bite into the tree?
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just something other than rubber which is slippery when wet between your boot and the tree. Could be studs. In your cold weather condition studs may serve dual purpose.

I’ve climbed plenty of wet trees 2TC. I just take it a little slower. Never tried climbing frozen wet trees though.
 
Marmuzz said:
Yeah that’s true. Most crampons I’m seeing have the studs right underfoot not in the front of the shoe
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True crampons like mountaineers will wear often have a set facing forward. Ice Climbers, a very interesting lot in their own regard, wear crampons that have spikes facing forward as well.
 
Center Punch said:
Any reason why you guys can't keep it this simple?
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Hmmm....those loops through a carabiner hooked to a prusik/Schwabisch on the bottom tether? Might could work.

You got one? Give it a go and let us know if it works. I've contemplated trying one of those myself but never thought to use it for 2tc.

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Seems last fall/winter someone on this thread was using the MAXX™ LITE Climbing Stick Aider from Hunt Arsenal in 2TC with some comments about liking it but then heard no more. Seems it could be a little more stable foot "loop".
 
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