Hitch climber

[RichieR]

Cool thanks. Sounds like a pretty nice system to work with!

 

It is . I bought a zigzag and it just sits in my bag. As a new climber like myself it will give you a lot more confidence

[foureyes]

It is . I bought a zigzag and it just sits in my bag. As a new climber like myself it will give you a lot more confidence

 

Thanks mate. thats what i was hoping for!

[RichieR]

No slipping like a prussic and it's not not like an on or off switch when descending like a zig zag. Just be careful descending because you'll be flying in no time and you'll be going through eye to eyes like fun

[Lako]

Hi.I have exactly opposite problem.my friction hitch is biting too much. Just start using micro pulley and after 3-4 pulls the hitch is soo stiff that is almost impossible to pull anymore.I tried Blake's hitch then prusik hitch with 3 twists.I find prusik with 2 twists the only way to climb up with micro pulley but not sure if its safe to hung on such weak hitch.it does hold me well so far tho with no slipping .I use cougar 11.7 as main and Marlow boa 9mm for friction hitch.any ideas please? Many thanks in advance.

[RichieR]

Which hitch were you using originally. I find a swabisch bites a lot but a VT should be fine

[Lako]

Hi Richie.I'm using Blake's or classic symmetric Prusik.can't use VT or Diestel as I'm using rock climbing harness.the hitch will be to close to body with them which enables me to pull on the rope.

[Ben Jensen]

@Lako: try with a knut

[Lako]

Thanks Ben.Knut is same as Distel two-ends knot.as I'm using rock climbing harness I'm no able to use such a knot as they have short ends.they are too close to climbers body and there is no any room on dead rope to pull on.or is it OK to leave the ends longer?say 50cm each? Hope it does make sense.sorry I'm new to tree climbing and English is not my first language.

Edited January 15, 2016 by Lako

[Lako]

Images in case I do something wrong.Thats how I use it

Blake's

or Prusik

[Lako]

Any advice will be very appreciated