8mm AP Poly VT Pinto

bonner1040

bonner1040

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Here are a few pictures of what I can only describe as

"Twist and Splice! come on come on come on baby now, twist and splice!"

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I'm pretty sure that Tom Hoffman made one with TVP, with the intent of it being mid-line attachable, although I don't believe it was configured as a Valdotain Tresse. Is that one mid-line attachable? I'm trying to do it in my head, but the coffee hasn't really kicked in yet.
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No it has to be threaded. To experiment with it tie a vt with a normal eyeneye, clip a biner through it and pull the rope out. Then 'expand ' the prusik loop...
 
It was an experiment. But as a lanyard, I don't see it as limited. I see it as sleek, compact custom equipment, which is just my style. Plus I enjoy the splicing.
 
That wasnt the point though. I know I can make a prusik with an endless loop (essentially what and eye and eye and a pinto is). I wanted to make a VT, that laid fair with an 8mm endless loop spliced onto the Pinto.

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One reason I wouldn't want to splice a prussic directly to a pulley, is glazing. I like to untie my hitch every now and then to spread the wear.

Why didn't you splice the snap on your lanyard?
 
I have to put a different snap on there. I will put an ISC Triple Action Snap on the high side and a thimble on the low.

I dont really see glazing as a big issue on a lanyard. I have never untied the hitch on my current setup. It really isnt a big deal, its only about $6 worth of cord and a pulley I already had. I can always cut it up if I dont like it. I will just whip the ends and give it to my dogs.
 
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