For those that climb on a Knut.

[Rich Rule]

Had my kit loler'd this evening. Most of it passed, apart from a few slings and a couple of bits of hitch cord.

 

One thing to note, I have been climbing on a VT for about 4 years now using a variety of different hitch cords. I have used OP quite a lot in the past, always with great results! but have been using AP since Drewb brought a real over for Bolam a while back.

 

Recently I fancied a change (about 2 months ago) and tried out the Knut hitch with Ocean Poly again after watching the friction hitchery vids posted on this site. I have been really enjoying my climbing on this hitch but as it is on my long rope its not like it gets used daily. Anyway, I digress, I always thought the OP was supposed to have a resistance to heat etc ...

 

Check this bit of hitch cord, I have burnt straight though the outer sheath in 2 places using the Knut. Right where the half hitch is placed. I thought it was a fair achievement to manage it as I have never come near on a VT.

 

I know you are supposed to retie, but I am guilty of getting a hitch tuned and leaving it on for a while as I am sure some of you do.

 

So please check your hitch cord if you use a knut or similar hitch, as mine was truly kanckered and it would only be noticed if retied everyday...

Edited October 11, 2011 by Rich Rule

[Mark Bolam]

Good heads up Rich.

 

Your saw is really shiny as well, glad the whale blubber came off ok.

[combined tree services]

i have had similar happen to me when using a Distle . on the funy side i once tried the Knut - i tied it wronly and only found out hwne i was i fir way up and decided to stop thrutching up lmao - on the pluss side my rappid decent did not nelt the OP !!!!

[Steve Bullman]

I assume that wear is right where the crossover was rich. Thats what i like about the v.t...its about as evenly distributed as is possible

[Rich Rule]

Yeah, the damage next to the fishermans knot is from the crossover or half hitch. The wear nearer the middle is where the leg that goes through the bite is pressed against the running end of the line.

[DrewB]

yeah i go through OP pretty quickly compared to AP, its not as heat resistant for sure.(but i still think i prefer it)

[atree]

yeah i go through OP pretty quickly compared to AP, its not as heat resistant for sure.(but i still think i prefer it)

 

but as im now on a "gay silver thing" i dont care!..

[arbogrunt]

I think the answer to this one is - retie the knot every time you climb. If your using a knut with a hitchclimber and a ropeguide, ALL the friction is going to be on your friction cord, we all know how much heat is generated on a descent on these..even a slow one.

[Dilz]

i found the OP doesnt have quite the life span i'd like, but cant fault it on much else. My first time i used it i depiberatley bombed around to see how much stick it could take, i was impressed not....i had in my mind that it was a lot tougher. As a rule now i change my cord every 3 weeks or so, and alwasy check after i have been abusing it, which is generaly noted when i have burnt my fingers climbing. I'm back on the Knut after switching back from knut to a vt...still havent made my mind up yet which i prefer....

Edited October 14, 2011 by John Shutler

[Mark Bolam]

Do you cretins never use a fig.8 to disperse the heat away from the hitch?