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Anchor Bridge Climbing System
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RogerM
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I couldn't agree more with you mr. Trat, I'm a big fan, except I slightly modified it(to work within the limits of my saddle). Rich's initiative gets full credit.
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- Longmont, CO
/forum/images/graemlins/icon320.gif It looks too far away from the climber. I like my friction hitch (V.T.)close to me so that I can reach it eaisly. Especially when limb walking.
Could this system be used while limb walking? It looks like it cannot. If a climber were to limb walk and need to adjust the length in the rope, would this system work? It doesn't look like it would.
It might come down to personal preference in climbing style. But I like my V.T. as close as possible to me so I can reach it. /forum/images/graemlins/vroam.gif
Could this system be used while limb walking? It looks like it cannot. If a climber were to limb walk and need to adjust the length in the rope, would this system work? It doesn't look like it would.
It might come down to personal preference in climbing style. But I like my V.T. as close as possible to me so I can reach it. /forum/images/graemlins/vroam.gif
RogerM
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Especially when limb walking.
Could this system be used while limb walking? It looks like it cannot. If a climber were to limb walk and need to adjust the length in the rope, would this system work? It doesn't look like it would.
[/ QUOTE ] That's the beauty of the system, its just far enough away to release the hitch( walking out the limb)
When coming back towards the trunk, its sweet, pull your tail rope and "viola" slack is automatically tended.
Especially when limb walking.
Could this system be used while limb walking? It looks like it cannot. If a climber were to limb walk and need to adjust the length in the rope, would this system work? It doesn't look like it would.
[/ QUOTE ] That's the beauty of the system, its just far enough away to release the hitch( walking out the limb)
When coming back towards the trunk, its sweet, pull your tail rope and "viola" slack is automatically tended.
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rich_h
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thank you Paul and Roger for the kind words. I am thrilled that you are enjoying the benefits of the system. Please let me know if there are any changes you feel should be made to make it better.
notahacker- the system is designed so that you can ascend the line with your anchor bridge extended and then shorten it so that when you walk out on a limb your knot is in the exact same place that it always was. It is the ease of movement between short and long that makes it nice to use.
notahacker- the system is designed so that you can ascend the line with your anchor bridge extended and then shorten it so that when you walk out on a limb your knot is in the exact same place that it always was. It is the ease of movement between short and long that makes it nice to use.
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rich_h
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Phil,
Mike Verik and I will both be there. We will have a demonstration tree (well more like a demonstration post) if you are interested in checking out how the anchor bridge works. Hope to see you there.
Mike Verik and I will both be there. We will have a demonstration tree (well more like a demonstration post) if you are interested in checking out how the anchor bridge works. Hope to see you there.
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Man, whutta crazy set-up.
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It scares ya, doesn't it MB
Man, whutta crazy set-up.
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It scares ya, doesn't it MB
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Man, whutta crazy set-up.
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Yeah.....but......on a long hip thrust it flat out works!!!
same goes for those that footlock the tail.
Man, whutta crazy set-up.
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Yeah.....but......on a long hip thrust it flat out works!!!
same goes for those that footlock the tail.
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- Longmont, CO
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Especially when limb walking.
Could this system be used while limb walking? It looks like it cannot. If a climber were to limb walk and need to adjust the length in the rope, would this system work? It doesn't look like it would.
[/ QUOTE ] That's the beauty of the system, its just far enough away to release the hitch( walking out the limb)
When coming back towards the trunk, its sweet, pull your tail rope and "viola" slack is automatically tended.
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Hmmm! Sounds good. /forum/images/graemlins/icon14.gif
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Especially when limb walking.
Could this system be used while limb walking? It looks like it cannot. If a climber were to limb walk and need to adjust the length in the rope, would this system work? It doesn't look like it would.
[/ QUOTE ] That's the beauty of the system, its just far enough away to release the hitch( walking out the limb)
When coming back towards the trunk, its sweet, pull your tail rope and "viola" slack is automatically tended.
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Hmmm! Sounds good. /forum/images/graemlins/icon14.gif
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It is very easy to use.
R
rich_h
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I would like to thank everyone who came by to try out the Anchor Bridge at TCI. As stated earlier I would love to get any input you may have on the system in regards to possible improvements or problems. For those who got a look at it but aren't quite sure how to set it up here is the link to walk you through it:
http://www.treebuzz.com/forum/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=39935&an=0&page=0#39935
Feel free to call me any time with any questions.
http://www.treebuzz.com/forum/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=39935&an=0&page=0#39935
Feel free to call me any time with any questions.
Rich,
Sorry I missed you at TCI; didn't see your booth. We got a late start after having to repair a bucket truck, and spent about three hours there on Friday. Still using that first anchor bridge you sent me. One question: what do you think of the cmi mouse-ear micro pulley?
http://www.cmi-gear.com/catalog/pulleys/pullspecs.asp?partnum=RP141
Sorry I missed you at TCI; didn't see your booth. We got a late start after having to repair a bucket truck, and spent about three hours there on Friday. Still using that first anchor bridge you sent me. One question: what do you think of the cmi mouse-ear micro pulley?
http://www.cmi-gear.com/catalog/pulleys/pullspecs.asp?partnum=RP141
countryboypa31
New member
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- PA
I saw the anchor system at TCI and thought it was a great idea, ended up buying it actually but haven't gotten a chance to try it yet, due to weather!!! I thought that this system would work great with the new Hitch Climber pulley, when using a Glide or BII saddle, putting it on the suspension bridge instead of multipule rings. It seems like it would work well, if you used the outside rings for when the system is at full extention and the center ring for having your friction hitch close to your body. Just a thought!!!
Again looks great can't wait to try it
Again looks great can't wait to try it
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rich_h
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countryboy,
It seems like your idea would work well, but I wonder if the hitch climber would be off balance when you had the system anchored down low? I didn't really get a chance to hang on the hitch climber when it was attached to a bridge so I can't really say for sure. Let us know what happens, pictures would be cool too!!
Pat,
That CMI pulley certainly looks like it has some good applications. I think it was originally designed for use as an attachment point on a bridge, such as on the Glide. As far as using it with your climbing hitch to advance your knot (like a hitch climber) while also being anchored into to it I find that there isn't much seperation between your lines which often causes your knot to rub up to and hit against your anchor carabiner. The lack of seperation between the lines also can make it more difficult to work your knot. Admittedly I haven't worked off of this system too much in real life situations, but in basic testing I didn't like the effect too much. I know loads of climbers love using this piece to advance their line so you may want to get their input to offset mine.
It seems like your idea would work well, but I wonder if the hitch climber would be off balance when you had the system anchored down low? I didn't really get a chance to hang on the hitch climber when it was attached to a bridge so I can't really say for sure. Let us know what happens, pictures would be cool too!!
Pat,
That CMI pulley certainly looks like it has some good applications. I think it was originally designed for use as an attachment point on a bridge, such as on the Glide. As far as using it with your climbing hitch to advance your knot (like a hitch climber) while also being anchored into to it I find that there isn't much seperation between your lines which often causes your knot to rub up to and hit against your anchor carabiner. The lack of seperation between the lines also can make it more difficult to work your knot. Admittedly I haven't worked off of this system too much in real life situations, but in basic testing I didn't like the effect too much. I know loads of climbers love using this piece to advance their line so you may want to get their input to offset mine.
Rich,
Using the hitch climber or the micro mouse pulley on the bridge of the saddle and then putting in that extra eye thimble I was talking about might work that way both ends of the line will slide together. I was curious about using that instead of the two rings on the bridge. I just wished there was a micro mouse that was fixed like the pulley for the bridge.
Using the hitch climber or the micro mouse pulley on the bridge of the saddle and then putting in that extra eye thimble I was talking about might work that way both ends of the line will slide together. I was curious about using that instead of the two rings on the bridge. I just wished there was a micro mouse that was fixed like the pulley for the bridge.
TreeCo
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