Hitchclimber query

[mistahbenn]

Hey Paul Im still using the same hitch, I really like its simpleness... Gonna upload some pics now.

 

(Now I am the devil incarnate!)

[mistahbenn]

Here are the images...

 

Original working setup:

 

 

New setup:

 

 

 

I have a couple of Ultra O's on their merry way. So what am I doing wrong?

[RobArb]

in my setup i have more twist and less wraps in the VT and the pulley wheel of the hitchclimber facing me rather than behind the krabs

[Al Cormack]

I use the middle hole for the rope end, as it keeps it away from the hitch a little more, also an other braid in your tails might help - looks a little short to me.

[Al Cormack]

in my setup i have more twist and less wraps in the VT and the pulley wheel of the hitchclimber facing me rather than behind the krabs

 

How do you manage that then - do you have a pic?

[RobArb]

I'll get one tomorrow:biggrin:

[MOG]

Here are the images...

 

Original working setup:

 

 

I have a couple of Ultra O's on their merry way. So what am I doing wrong?

 

 

Once you get the Ultra O's it be lot smoother setup, but you really need a splice too to get the best effect with HC. As knots can hold you hitch open sometimes and just too bulky. Need a stopper knot on end of that bowline bro.....Fishermans is a way better/safer knot, to use for that termination.

 

@Rob ARB. Should always have the pulley facing away from you, as it doesnt do it's Job otherwise. so the rope runs against the pulley and free out the back.

 

Cheers MOG

[RobArb]

Once you get the Ultra O's it be lot smoother setup, but you really need a splice too to get the best effect with HC. As knots can hold you hitch open sometimes and just too bulky. Need a stopper knot on end of that bowline bro.....Fishermans is a way better/safer knot, to use for that termination.

 

@Rob ARB. Should always have the pulley facing away from you, as it doesnt do it's Job otherwise. so the rope runs against the pulley and free out the back.

 

Cheers MOG

 

Never really had any problems doing it the way I do it but might try it the other way round now you say:thumbup:

 

Sent from Rob's GalaxySII

[mistahbenn]

Once you get the Ultra O's it be lot smoother setup, but you really need a splice too to get the best effect with HC. As knots can hold you hitch open sometimes and just too bulky. Need a stopper knot on end of that bowline bro.....Fishermans is a way better/safer knot, to use for that termination.

 

@Rob ARB. Should always have the pulley facing away from you, as it doesnt do it's Job otherwise. so the rope runs against the pulley and free out the back.

 

Cheers MOG

 

Thanks Mat, I tied that bowline just for the pic, didn't climb on it...

 

As for a fishermans... I found it really got in the of the hitch, as it is bulky..so the big bowline is more streamline for the purpose.

[mattplace]

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thats it! these hitches and hitchclimbers are ready to climb on. And they belong to some of the best tree climbers in the World.

 

Cheers MOG

 

Interesting that all the setups are on tied friction cords as opposed to spliced! Would have thought that spliced cords would make the system less bulky and easier to use??