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Ok so i know there are hundreds of threads on SRT but none seem to answer my question.

As a hitch climber with vt user i am wondering what is the easiest progression setup for SRT. The same way as the Distel or Knut are a good progression from a simple prussik setup to a prussik and pulley setup if get what i mean. Also what are the main advantages and disadvantages of using SRT to Drt.

All info welcome.

 

Cheers.

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Ok so i know there are hundreds of threads on SRT but none seem to answer my question.

As a hitch climber with vt user i am wondering what is the easiest progression setup for SRT. The same way as the Distel or Knut are a good progression from a simple prussik setup to a prussik and pulley setup if get what i mean. Also what are the main advantages and disadvantages of using SRT to Drt.

All info welcome.

 

Cheers.

 

I have limited knowledge on the subject as I am very new to SRT, but I would say that getting yourself a Rope Wrench and stiff tether and using these in conjunction with your VT would be the best way to go as it's the cheaper option and obviously you're already familiar with the VT setup.

 

As to the advantages and disadvantages that's a debate I don't want to wade into but for anyone starting out in SRT using it as an access route is a faster and more efficient method than DRT. I've only worked off SRTWP once so I'm no authority on the subject but obviously the reduced friction when redirecting through naturally crotches is a definite plus point.

 

Really though you need to read some of the more popular threads as there's everything you need to know on them.

 

Daniel.

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Ok so i know there are hundreds of threads on SRT but none seem to answer my question.

As a hitch climber with vt user i am wondering what is the easiest progression setup for SRT. The same way as the Distel or Knut are a good progression from a simple prussik setup to a prussik and pulley setup if get what i mean. Also what are the main advantages and disadvantages of using SRT to Drt.

All info welcome.

 

Cheers.

 

SRT is a more ergonomic way of climbing. On the whole it is better for your body, requires less physical exertion, has the possiblity to prolong your working life. It can increase the speed of your work, meaning more money in the bank (or an easier way to achieve that at least!)

 

If used in a well thought out manner, it can provide a safer, more stable work postion. In certain circumstances it can also provide the means for a quicker aerial rescue, though this is a debated topic amongst fervent SRT bods.

 

If you want to make the progression from what you're using, I'd recommend adding a rope wrench and stiff tether to your kit bag. That'll be the simplest, cheapest way of doing it.

 

If you've got time, have a good read of this;

 

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/srt-single-rope-technique/36682-rope-wrench-feedback.html

 

and have a scroll through the SRT forum.

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