What length of friction cord for a VT system?

[Ben Saxton]

I have recently bought a hitch climber, 2 ultra O's and some 8mm ocean polyester and was just wondering what length of friction cord would be best for a vt system?

[sean]

i use the .90m as supplied.....works for me.

[ad15]

the rich rule method was 33" i believe..

[josharb87]

i cut it to 42" which gives enough to tie youre 2 double fishermans, with an inch and a bit tail

[RobRainford]

I always found the pre sewn e2e length to b too long. So I buy my own sand cut it. So much easier. I'll be trying the 42" method though!

[Ben Saxton]

and does everyone use a 3 and 2 tying method just i'm new to the vt system

[MattyF]

I start around 50" then adjust untill it feels right so can end up 35"...so it moves fluid on the rope but still bites this can have 4- 2 ,4-3 ,or 3-3 or what ever works best every rope and cord is different depending on size and how worn or rope core..I find once i have found the perfect set up i wont take it off for months any way so 15 mins playing around or if your not used to it evan an hour its worth finding what works best.

[Ben Saxton]

i have a 13mm yale fire with 8mm OP

[RobRainford]

i found that a 4 wrap 3 braid works well on the yale 13mm ropes with 8mm OP, i prefer the security of the system over the fluidity, although its still nice to use, i can be sure it will always bite, i weigh 11st and im confident in the system, but each to their own

[RPA]

8mm op on 13mm rope