SRT rope anchoring

[Amelanchier]

Might also be worth noting that on a purely pedantic basis the Gri Gri is intended for use with true dynamic (i.e., rock climbing) ropes.

[atree]

How could you simplify the lowerable bas anchor for srt?

[Paul Smith]

I have a fig 8 that I girth hitch round the trunk, then insert your line and lock it off. I suppose you should back if up with a hitch.

[atree]

Or use a hitch backed up with Fig 8??

 

Have you got any pics?

[Paul Smith]

I will try get some this week. The problem with using a hitch or a belay device like the Petzl ID is that you would have to tend it to lower the casualty. This is less than ideal if the casualty in unconscious and out on the tips. By not using a hitch means you can walk out to the casualty and still lower under control.

[DrewB]

2 options-i prefer the hub. it looks more complicated but i find it to be simpler, it is after all just a prussic really. apart from the hub, its gear that most of us would have anyway.

[atree]

If only o had a hub drew..Or a shop full of gear to play with

[DrewB]

easy to recreate without the HUB bro

[atree]

length of rope with splice eye with ring and a prussic on other end of length of rope?

[DrewB]

yeah kind of bro, ill get a pic up of the setup without the hub when im back in the shop(if i remember).