RW and Zigzag

[kcstevens]

What are you gents finding is the main difference between the longer or shorter tether [emoji848]

[Dilz]

its easier to fit in the kit bag.  (also find the wrench disengages a bit easier )

 

 

 

 

[kcstevens]

Do you ever find the zz is engaging more than the rw/taking the brunt of the weight until disengaging the zz a tad? Problem or No?

[Rich Rule]

^^^ This.

 

I saw a video from an Aussie guy demonstrating what you say a couple of years ago.  When it happens it clearly puts all the weight on the weakest looking part of the zz.  It isn't good for a hitch when that happens so I doubt it is doing muchgood to the zz.

[stihlmadasever]

Anyone got any links to videos on limb walk returns and redirects on srt...im struggling a bit with these things.

Tia

[Dilz]

Look at the instructions for the Zillon https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Professional/Using-the-ZILLON-lanyard-in-single-mode

 

it advises holding the tail of the rope when disengaging the zigzag in single line use, this works well when using the regular zig zag in SRT with the RW as it you can ease everything into moving alot easier. 

 

A while back i climbed SRT on the Zig zag and totally forgot to attach the rope wrench - didnt notice any problems really. 

 

Branch walking take a bit of time getting use to on SRT but one day it just clicks - lots of useful vids on You tube about different redirects - but my advice is keep it simple to start - use slings and natural crotches. 

 

[Dilz]

this is also nice to read - as torsional stress on the ZZ does make me twitch a bit - https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Professional/Torsion-on-the-ZIGZAG-and-ZILLON-chain

[Mark Bolam]

I bought a Chester and used it this week.

Ascent was so much smoother than with a necklastic, just make sure the RW is disengaged before ascent.

[Dilz]

i use the austria shoulder straps - the chest strap works great - run it through a karabiner on the D shackle on the ZZ  and it has nice quick release feature - work mate pinched my chester as soon as i started to use the shoulder straps,  - he likes not getting smacked in the teeth by mini karabiners now. 

[Mark Bolam]

Not an issue for me Dilz.

My teeth are CE rated.