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Secure, omnidirectional quick release hitch
Is anyone aware of a quick release hitch, tieable in the bight, which is tied on a tree trunk and takes a load in any direction, and is good for life safety? So, for example, you could use it for rigging, or as a basal SRT anchor, or a retrieveable canopy anchor by a hunter who used climbing...- John RB
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Alternative Bends for life safety prussik loops
Ok, so I am not one to curse out loud, but whenever I need to UNTIE a double or triple fisherman's bend, the obscenities fly! I have life supporting prussik loops that periodically need to be untied so as to redistribute wear. And so what are my alternatives? I have tried Zeppelin Bend (pic1)...- John RB
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Tests of Zeppelin vs Double Fisherman's bends?
Is anyone aware of strength/efficiency tests of a Zeppelin Bend vs Double Fisherman's? Yeah, I know, prussik loops shouldn't need to be untied, but I have a legit reason to do so on occasion, and breaking a double fish is awful, like ending a bad relationship... Yes, i know a stopper knot can be...- John RB
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Single guy, seeking sexy friction hitch...
Actually, I'm married, but she'll never look here.... Hey all; I did spend some time searching the forums, but couldn't find this angle on the question: Can anybody recommend a friction hitch/knot that is tied with a LOOP that I might like as much as I like the Michoacan, which is tied with a...- John RB
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- Forum: Climber's Talk
