Lets talk re-directs

[Steve Bullman]

What methods do you use for re-directing your climbing line and why?

im especially interested in any retreivable re-directs people have found or invented themselves.

personally, i carry a double pulley on my harness attached to a krab with a short sling, i can use that as a redirect but its not retreivable.

if i want a retreivable re-direct i use the M-technique. i'll get a pic of that setup tomorrow if anyones not familiar with it.

i prefer the M.....although its not as smooth as a traditional re-direct with a double pulley i think its safer as it doesnt side load your main anchor point like a traditional redirect can.

[Pete Mctree]

Never tried the M-technique, I use a sling with a pulley on one end then a krab on the other. It is retrievable if you remeber to rig it right

[MattyF]

its very rare i redirect, prefere to use the other end of climbing line but that was how i was learnt to climb.

Would be interested to see the M technique though...good to get new stuf in your bag of tricks!

[tockmal]

the M-technique. i'll get a pic of that setup tomorrow if anyones not familiar with it.

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Yeah, I'd like to see that.

[Jamie]

never used a re direct, i've been in some big spreading trees and i've never had to use one.

 

I'd prefer to get another rope and re anchor.

 

Jamie

[rumination]

The M is a nice trick to have. I've only used it a few times but it's come in quite handy. Pete's method also works well.

 

How about redirects that are retrievable in the tree without pulling your line from your main TIP?

[High Scale]

Never used a re direct.

[Steve Bullman]

rupe has one that works nicely leon, it just involves using more gear than i'd like

[RPA]

Would like to see the M.

 

I always tend to redirect using a 2nd anchor because I always end up going back to where I have been to get/finish something I have left behind:mad:

[Mr Ed]

I like the idea, and have tried it a few times.... But...

I always revert to using the other end of my line with second friction hitch. I'm one of those people who hate carrying to much gear round the tree though.