Having trouble finding a system that works for me

[Arran Turner]

Have you tried a knut? I've been using it for the last few months and really like it. I get less sit back compared to a VT and it's more reliable at gripping.

I would forget about proper self tending from any rope, that's the domain of the SJ etc.

 

Knut - Knots Guide | Arbtalk.co.uk

 

2nd that,knut is awesome, if you get high enough it will self tend with 13mm but thats an added bonus when climbing bigger trees

[YoGi_93]

I'll do some fiddling with the VT and try the Knut cheers if all that fails I'll try and get my hands on a thinner rope

[Dan Curtis]

Valdotain will self tend and grab every time. Four wraps. Five if you're fifteen stone plus:thumbup:

[Dan Curtis]

That's a valdotain, not a VT so not the one in the knot guide. The difference is mine is only wraps, no braids.

[Ewan Murray]

That's a valdotain, not a VT so not the one in the knot guide. The difference is mine is only wraps, no braids.

 

What length of cord are you using for that Dan?

 

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[DrewB]

Isn't vt short for valdotain? And mt short for machard tresse?

[ClimbMIT]

Isn't vt short for valdotain? And mt short for machard tresse?

 

I know VT is for Valdotain Tresse which is wraps + braids. Tresse is braids in another language. Valdotain is just wraps. Not sure about Machard?

[tuttle]

has anyone tried my one?

 

I find it better than most, and it sits perfect.

 

Still not sure if its been done before.

[DrewB]

im sure its amazing

[BenR]

My understanding was, with the valdotain one leg always stays on top. With the valdotain tresse the top leg on the braids alternates. So with the valdotain it can be loosened by twisting it slightly one way..