split tail knots

[Mesterh]

when the proverbial hits the fan and someone leaves everything (hitch cords etc )in the ayrd apart from one climbing line it means you can still get on with the job. i'm talking from experience

 

Jamie

 

I'd like to know how many people can climb with just a rope and no form of split tail, prussik, or even another short length of rope?

[bob]

I was told that they are the basics and if you can tie them you can work a tree. every other knot is just refining and improving the system.

 

Jamie

 

it also allows you to climb with the other end of your rope if needed

[Peter]

I'd like to know how many people can climb with just a rope and no form of split tail, prussik, or even another short length of rope?

 

I can, all climbers should know how to do this. It could save someone's life in an emergency.

[Ian150482]

That Peter

[BigMcD]

Peter, could you please elaborate for the numpties (inc me!)?

If it's a potential life saver I'd like to know!

[Ian150482]

This what i meant anyway. Using a 3 knot system with the other end of your climbing rope. Tie a bowline, then leave about a meter tail, and then tie a blakes hitch. Thats how i would do it anyway, but on my harness i alwys carry extra split tails.

[Peter]

That Ian

[BigMcD]

Cheers Ian, so simple I'm embarrased to have asked!!!

[Ian150482]

No problem. Only way you learn is by asking questions.

[stoxs]

the very first part of cs38 is to tie a 3 knot system,

i was always told if you dropped you prussick(major climbing errors if you did) or cut it maybe up a tree you could get yourself down!!!

 

Most carry spare loops or cord but it could happen.