Hitch climber pulley and standard prusik?

[recycledsole]

Hello,

im wondering if the standard 4 wrap prussik will work with the hitch climber pulley slack tending set up? Outlined in this video. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2K_m3g2LiSU]Hitch climber setup - YouTube[/ame]

i used it and it worked fine, just want to make sure i dont fall

thank you!

[WeeDee]

Have you tried any of the alternative friction hitches?

It's worth noting that the hitch in the video isn't really a standard prussik.

Edited January 22, 2013 by WeeDee

[testcricket01]

I wouldnt bother it doesnt work with a prussik it gets to tight and just doesnt work, i would stick to normal prussik or look into the prefered hitch climber knots as they work better.

[WorcsWuss]

If you're spending 25 quid on a pulley, I'd blow another fiver on a bit of friction cord and try some directional hitches. It makes a huge difference.

[recycledsole]

hello gentlemen. thank you. i need to clarify

i have the ocean polyester eye to eye 30" prusik cord. the prusik i am using is NOT the one in the video. it is the 'prussik loop' "double girth hitch". im not following the video just want to be sure im safe. thanks

[recycledsole]

I wouldnt bother it doesnt work with a prussik it gets to tight and just doesnt work, i would stick to normal prussik or look into the prefered hitch climber knots as they work better.

 

By normal prusik you mean a 4 wrap girth hitch essentially?

[WorcsWuss]

hello gentlemen. thank you. i need to clarify

i have the ocean polyester eye to eye 30" prusik cord. the prusik i am using is NOT the one in the video. it is the 'prussik loop' "double girth hitch". im not following the video just want to be sure im safe. thanks

 

If you have that cord try it in a vt...

[recycledsole]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jjcxs88PxmI]How to tie a Prussik hitch for tree climbing | Arborist knot tying - YouTube[/ame]

this one

[WorcsWuss]

Ah, a prusik loop, not an eye to eye. Is it sewn or tied? If it's tied you could undo it and tie a fisherman's each end and make your own eye to eye... Fishermans single - Knots Guide | Arbtalk.co.uk

 

You can hen have a play with some other hitches....Photo Knots Guide - Arbtalk.co.uk | Discussion Forum for Arborists Knots Guide

[WorcsWuss]

Oh, and to answer your question, yes, you are safe, but making it hard for yourself!