self tending hitches?

[Mark Bolam]

Nice tip Lancstree.

 

I sometimes think for the new lads that moving from a Prussick straight onto a VT/HC setup may be a bit, er,

 

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[Lancstree]

Same here Mark

[Neil Frost]

Nice tip Lancstree.

 

I sometimes think for the new lads that moving from a Prussick straight onto a VT/HC setup may be a bit, er,

 

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It's a fair point, but I moved from a klem to a HC within 4 months of starting to climb, no problems. Still haven't quite decided what hitch I like. Using a TK at the moment. If I ever get to the stage where I do loads of climbing, the Spiderjack is top of my wishlist!

[will.morris]

At the risk of a silly question, by self tending does this mean the ability in how the slack slips through the knot as you ascend rather than manually pulling it through?

 

I have been using a VT for about a month now after using mainly a BH but sometimes a prussik for 18monthes and am fully aware of how it has to be closely monitored to make sure its gripping. I use 4 turns and 2 crosses and I'm happy with it . Though I feel it would have scared me before I was comfortable in a tree when I first started. Just have to remember not to go too far each time as you can bust your back from falling only a meter.

[Adam Bourne]

i got rid of my lockjack because its selfs tends on its own, so sometimes you are stuck for 5 to sort it out.

 

getting more into the vt thing.

 

valdotain tresse

 

 

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The lockjack is ment to self tend, what are you sorting out??????????

[Pete Mctree]

There is no control of when & where a sj or Lj self tends however a v.t. may never do so

Selecting the system for you is experience & preference not fashion.

[Mark Bolam]

I can set my VT so it self tends above about 12'.

 

The downside is it won't actually grip.

 

You need to ask yourself what you consider to be the most important function.

 

On long ascents a groundie can tend for you. Groundies can be found for about 30p/day, or less if they 'want the experience'.

 

(My groundie earns a bit more than this).

[Rich Rule]

I can set my VT so it self tends above about 12'.

 

The downside is it won't actually grip.

 

You need to ask yourself what you consider to be the most important function.

 

On long ascents a groundie can tend for you. Groundies can be found for about 30p/day, or less if they 'want the experience'.

 

(My groundie earns a bit more than this).

 

Last time I spoke to Stevo he mentioned you had bumped up his wages to 57p/day, plus a packet of Amber Leaf.

 

Tell him from me, he's doing well.

[Mark Bolam]

Shut it will you or you will set an ugly precedent....

 

Some of those rigged Birch tips seemed to indicate you could work together, very slick both ends.

[Rich Rule]

I forgot the smiley.