Hitch Hiker thread.

[High Scale]

It's certainly good to try different things but those are long legs in your photo. I found long legs on the hitch meant more sit back, later disengagement and worse of all, unreliability in grabbing.

 

Hmm, I've not found that at all with that cord.

 

PM your address and I'll send you some to try.

[Old Mill Tree Care]

Hmm, I've not found that at all with that cord.

 

PM your address and I'll send you some to try.

 

I tried 8mm OP and while it gripped nicely, I didn't find it to be as smooth on descent. The stopper knot was also 'rolling' constantly which made the hitch longer.

[High Scale]

Wide tall Holm Oak, perfect for the Hitch Hiker.

[Joe Loggs]

High scale is it my eyes or does it look like your hitch is barely grabbing, your legs look like they are just floating? Or is that what happens on a hh?

 

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[High Scale]

Joe, I am not using the recommended Beeline cord and I am using one less than the recommended wraps but it grabs every time.

 

But don't do it.

[Joe Loggs]

Joe, I am not using the recommended Beeline cord and I am using one less than the recommended wraps but it grabs every time.

 

But don't do it.

 

Cheers for clearing that up mate.

 

 

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[Ian Flatters]

Just a thought that popped into my head this morning, so how come the HH hasnt had as much phenomenal success as the zigzag, uni and rope wrench?? Just thinking about the RW hype before it went to market which the HH never really had??

[WorcsWuss]

Just a thought that popped into my head this morning, so how come the HH hasnt had as much phenomenal success as the zigzag, uni and rope wrench?? Just thinking about the RW hype before it went to market which the HH never really had??

 

I'd guess wrench over hh is because rw was 'the first', Kevin is involved with this forum, and you can buy the wrench over here... Now it has ISC behind it, surely a bigger player than ropetek with more clout?

 

 

 

 

And it's better....

 

 

 

Obviously I'm kidding, other climbing aids are available.

[High Scale]

It hasn't had the same exposure, Paul hasn't really been pushing it either.

 

The other devices have covert industry support;)

 

Maybe?

[Old Mill Tree Care]

I'd say it's cos the ZK1 was the first device. It was like a 'revolution'. I know the Uni was already established but the price...........!

 

The HH seems very popular in the US and I also think there is a cultural difference. Here we don't like new stuff and revel in being down trodden with second best. This ethos allows us to queue up and complain.

The Americans designed their own culture and strive to be better and dominate. Not wishing to derail though.

 

Mainly, the RW was the first IMO.

Edited March 9, 2013 by Old Mill Tree Care