Hitch climber

[VEG]

ok I have only used a blakes and currently use a prussik. Looking at hitch climber at the moment.

Now to the question

 

If climbing with 2 ropes do you need a hitch climber setup for each rope?

[Dan Curtis]

Yes if you want it with two systems, no if you use an m rig. I'll find you a link, give me a second....

[Dan Curtis]

http://www.google.com/m/url?client=ms-android-hms-vf-gb&ei=jkryTsCvBcej8gOZjAE&gl=gb&hl=en&q=http://www.drayer.de/pdf/hitch_climbers_guide.pdf&source=android-browser-type&ved=0CBkQFjAC&usg=AFQjCNFrZIPzZ97ibKtx01jPBYEtFqEv_g

[Dan Curtis]

Should help a bit. I think there is a new version too

[Dan Curtis]

There is!

 

http://www.google.com/m/url?client=ms-android-hms-vf-gb&ei=jkryTsCvBcej8gOZjAE&gl=gb&hl=en&q=http://www.treemagineers.com/downloads/hitch_climbers_guide.pdf&source=android-browser-type&ved=0CBMQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNHYtw2donD6AvRWaU4B13KWJwULOw

 

I haven't read it so I don't know what's changed

[VEG]

For those that use it do you use one on each rope or manage with one only?

[Dan Curtis]

One rope, one end, one set up. Side strop for work positioning

[Marc]

There is!

 

http://www.google.com/m/url?client=ms-android-hms-vf-gb&ei=jkryTsCvBcej8gOZjAE&gl=gb&hl=en&q=http://www.treemagineers.com/downloads/hitch_climbers_guide.pdf&source=android-browser-type&ved=0CBMQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNHYtw2donD6AvRWaU4B13KWJwULOw

 

I haven't read it so I don't know what's changed

 

Certainly puts the spider jack in its place BOOM! HC for the win

[VEG]

Sorry for all the questions but...

 

Did you find it easy to get on with, I know things take time to get used to but just want the info before making my mind up.

[Dan Curtis]

I got on fine, though it did take a week or two. As long as you can deal with pulling above then tending slack you should be fine. It's easier to get about with than a prussik etc. as it'll generally be closer to you, depending on what hitch you use.