Search results

  1. Scratch

    HH2 Hitch Length

    You could try a piece of tubular webbing if you have any. I use to use a piece of webbing about 4' long-ish. I just tied it into a loop so it was comfy going around my back and through both arms. Brought the two ends together at my chest and used a small carabiner and swivel dog snap to hook...
  2. Scratch

    HH2 Hitch Length

    Lol! When I first started, I had the hardest time understanding this!
  3. Scratch

    HH2 Hitch Length

    I have the holster too, it works very well. I just use a bit of webbing as a chest harness, Works great but you could also use your lanyard over your shoulder.
  4. Scratch

    HH2 Hitch Length

    Good point.
  5. Scratch

    HH2 Hitch Length

    I've never tried the HAAS but I know it's more expensive, and I see no benefit to it over the SAKA mini. Although I feel the HAAS should work just as well. Even the homebuilt ones should work fine. Looking at the HAAS or the SAKA, they are very simple in construction to build. But I feel...
  6. Scratch

    HH2 Hitch Length

    The side loading is not an issue in my opinion. I don't think I've ever noticed it at all. One thing I'd suggest is to wear boots with it though. The day I got mine I tried it out with tennis shoes and ended up with a big bruise on my ankle for a few days.
  7. Scratch

    HH2 Hitch Length

    ugh... I tried footlocking once... can't get the hang of it. I have the SAKA mini and CT quickstep now. World of difference!
  8. Scratch

    HH2 Hitch Length

    I also use the standard HH hitch, and bend the line over to get the 2" spacing when weighted. I'm using 9mm RIT as well and have no problems.
  9. Scratch

    Recommendation of lanyard snaps

    I'm in the process of deciding which double locking carabiners I want to buy more of. I have some of the DMM, Notch, Mad Rock, Kong, which are all push up then twist, and Rock Exotica's pull down style. I also recently got a Petzl ball lock, and have had it for a few days and have had a...
  10. Scratch

    Storing your gear?

    Where do you guys store your climbing gear? Stuff like carabiners, saddles, ropes, pulleys, etc... Do you keep it in duffel bags, cabinets, backpacks, buckets, hanging on your wall, in your refrigerator? Im assuming the pros keep their gear organized somehow in their trucks so this probably...
  11. Scratch

    Types of accidents

    Thanks all. That's exactly what I was looking for.
  12. Scratch

    Types of accidents

    Is there someplace that has a list of all the percentages of the different types of accidents involved in tree climbing? Like hit by falling tree, rope failure, climbing gear failure, electrocution, cut by chainsaw, head injury from falling objects, misuse of gear, etc...
  13. Scratch

    Recommendation of lanyard snaps

    Are there any other brands that pull down like the RE's or are they the only ones? It seems like almost every other brand (besides the ball locks from Petzl) are push up then twist. Might make sense to go with one of the push up and twist brands and just get used to them, since almost everyone...
  14. Scratch

    Gun oil

    Nice video. Shows pretty well how certain oils handle friction. I'll have to pick up some of that oil and give it a shot. Thanks for sharing!
  15. Scratch

    Recommendation of lanyard snaps

    I do not like the Rock O. I like the pull design of the Rock Exotica double lockers, but I don't like the O shape. Of any carabiners for that matter. I like the HMS shape best. I like to be able to tell which way the carabiner is oriented by feel and the pear shape of the HMS is easiest for...
  16. Scratch

    Can't get enough knowledge!!

    Welcome!
  17. Scratch

    POLL: Favorite style of double locking carabiner

    Which double locking/triple action carabiner style do you like most? It seems like the most common is the Push Up, then twist and open. What is your favorite?
  18. Scratch

    Lanyard: Snap or carabiner

    According to the poll, the opinions are pretty even. I have carabiners on mine but honestly I've never used snaps yet. I'd think they'd be easier to operate since there is no twisting involved. I've been thinking about getting one to try and may just do that, but it seems like carabiners are...
  19. Scratch

    Deanlandia

    Yes, that's what I was referring to. I thought you had bowline tied at the end of the rigging line and was curious how you were attaching it so quickly to the rope on that last hitch. I now see it wasn't a bowline but a carabiner.
  20. Scratch

    Deanlandia

    I'm a rec climber so I don't know this... How is the end secured in this rigging technique? Is there a name for this type of rigging? Is that a bowline at the end? 3:20-3:30 Edit: forget it, I watched it again and paused it at the right time and now see it's a carabiner, not a bowline.

New threads New posts

Back
Top Bottom