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Hi i just bought my first flipline and tied a distal with a 1m prussick loop cord.It works i haven't tried it in the tree yet but i think its possibly too short as i Havant left enoguh rope for the "ears" to be taped.IS this ok or shall i order a long bit of cord?Dont be too mean im only a noobie (:

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I believe that the recommend minimum length of your tails / ears is 2.5 times the diameter of the rope. Yours are more than that at the moment but they will settle when loaded.

 

Its best to preload any new hitches on the ground before using them.

 

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Thanks:thumbup1: ive tried loading by putting around my foot and pulling as hard as i could and it didnt move:thumbup1:..i wnated it short cus i like distal on a flipline and ive had a go with ones at college but there too long for small diameter stems

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