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    Sticht Hitch

    I think the Sticht hitch is absolutely legendary, however, I think it's best suited for lanyards or moving rope systems. I tried climbing on it on and off for several months SRS and there was simply too much friction. I'd much rather use a wrench. As you mentioned, tending the Sticht was a bit...
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    Canopy Anchors

    Or you could grab a sling and put something like a Petzl Rollclip Z or a DMM Revolver/Revolver RIg on one end and then a pulley/carabiner on the other end. Then install it like you would a friction saver and then knot block on the pulley end and climb on the other end. When it's time to...
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    Canopy Anchors

    I would strongly recommend the texas tug. It uses a pulley and creates separation between the anchor portion and the retrieval portion. It's very low friction.
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    Idk if I’ll be able to climb again..Looking for some support until I get back on my feet plz check out my gofundme page

    I hate to say it, but motorcycles are death traps. At least when you drive a normal vehical you have a "cage" surrounding you. With a mortorcyle, you are fully expososed. I'd donate if I weren't ultra-poor.. God bless and good luck.
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    New HitchHikerXF

    I can admit when I'm wrong.. You're correct. A simple twist willl suffice.
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    New HitchHikerXF

    You can also just tie a knot in the middle of a 120cm sling and put your arms through both openings and connect at the front. That's what I use for my knee ascender. I use both the sling and a neck tether. EDIT: If anyone wants to see how this is done, I have a video you can watch. Just DM me.
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    New HitchHikerXF

    I've not heard a single woeful tale of a climber incurring either injury nor death from a neck tether. They were all the rage before chest harnesses. And if you put some thoughtful engineering into a neck tether, you can make it safe. Arguably safer than a chest harness. (But probably not lol)...
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    New HitchHikerXF

    While I don't use the HHXF, I do climb using a neck tether with my RRP and rope wrench. I basically wove together 7mm accessory cord into a flat, larger braided piece of cordage (this provides optimal comfort), added a loop of paracord rated for 100lbs and compromised it by cutting it, then by...
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    Another Loss

    He was never anything but an asshole to me, repeatedly saying that I was too overweight to be a climber. I weighed 230lb at the time and was an adept climber with a YouTube channel dedicated to educating tree climbers and knot enthusiasts. He NEVER appreciated me or my achievements. Having said...
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    Introducing the CLOVE VT!

    Here is one more hitch (for now lol) that I created that I really, really like and also hints of Michoacan. The Elevation hitch... @Njdelaney Any links to this Arbsession hitch? I have never heard of that one.
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    Introducing the CLOVE VT!

    Thanks everyone for the support! Maybe I should switch it to Double Clove Tresse. I like that, @evo! While I have everyone's attention, I want to share with you another hitch that I invented that is much more compact, self tend beautifully and grabs readily...the CALLIGRAPHY hitch. Here is my...
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    Introducing the CLOVE VT!

    That's funny that you say that. @Muggs. I was just approached by someone on my YouTube channel who said that it is more accurately a Tautline VT and I was coming over here to state that the name has officially been changed to Tautline VT to maintain proper hitch nomenclature. @Brocky, I'm not...
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    Introducing the CLOVE VT!

    Hey fellow tree enthusiasts! I have been a member of the The Tree House (masterblasterhome.com) arborist’s forum since this past October or thereabouts and, while I absolutely love the various people on that forum (a lot of the big players are on there as well), and although I most definitely...
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