Giving The VT A Rethink!!!

[BoogieWithStu]

I have been climbing on the Knut hitch for 3-4 yrs. now. I am thinking of giving the VT another try. It is better to have 3-4 braids of 2-3???

 

 

Using 4 wraps to start!!!

[Pete Mctree]

With the VT it's all about trial and error. Try all permutations, i'd advise low and slow testing initially

[Canuck]

What Pete said. I used to use 3 wraps and 2 braids, then I switched cords (now on beeline) and that combo didn't work very well for me anymore. With beeline and yale fire rope combo I use 4 wraps and 3 braids. It varies with every persons size and rope/ hitch cord combo.

[Steve Bullman]

i tie my vt differently nearly everytime and it vaires as all my ropes are different diameters so tying all my cords to the same length to work on all ropes doesnt work for me. so long as the legs are the right length ive found any combination works well. i generally use 3-2 though.

[MattyF]

3-4 wraps 2-3 braids usually adjust to what feels good and keep it like that on the rope for a while and that gets some nice glazing going on on my friction cord.

what rope and cord you guys find works best with a vt?

[BoogieWithStu]

I am currently using the Knut hitch. With 4 wraps it grabs on any rope I climb on. To constantly changs a hitch as per the rope and its wear may be more of a PIA than it is worth!!!

[Marc]

I've found the knute less fussy, and a nice hitch to use, almost as good as a VT

[BoogieWithStu]

I've found the knute less fussy, and a nice hitch to use, almost as good as a VT

 

 

 

As I stated earlier..........I have been using the 4 wrap Knut hitch for several years. The 4 wrap configuration works well with what ever rope I use. The VT is much more fussy in that respect!