Canopy Anchors

I haven't gotten around to the American clacker yet, but I'm only a few steps away. After talking to @SoftBankHawks I've started piggybacking a canobase to a soft 8, or just a cinched bowline or butterfly. He's inspired me to try climbing on 2 ropes, and I'm basically committed to it 99% of the time now.
 
dtreez said:
I haven't gotten around to the American clacker yet, but I'm only a few steps away. After talking to @SoftBankHawks I've started piggybacking a canobase to a soft 8, or just a cinched bowline or butterfly. He's inspired me to try climbing on 2 ropes, and I'm basically committed to it 99% of the time now.
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Any pics or video, please?
 
southsoundtree said:
Any pics or video, please?
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Apologies for the clutter, but this setup worked perfectly for me the other day.

I set the yellow StatX (200') from the ground and used a homemade soft 8 for an anchor. I had about 100' for retrieval and 100' to climb on.

I then climbed up to my tie in with the purple Kalimba (~90') and set that as another soft 8 (fimblsaver). On this system, I only gave myself about 5' of rope for the retrieval end, which attached to the knot block on the StatX.

I ended up taking 1 redirect with StatX and 2 with Kalimba. Both ropes were retrieved by pulling on just the one retrieval end of StatX, and everything came out beautifully.

Again, @SoftBankHawks did all the heavy lifting for me on this one. Can't thank him enough. This is how I climb most of the time now.
 

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dtreez said:
Apologies for the clutter, but this setup worked perfectly for me the other day.

I set the yellow StatX (200') from the ground and used a homemade soft 8 for an anchor. I had about 100' for retrieval and 100' to climb on.

I then climbed up to my tie in with the purple Kalimba (~90') and set that as another soft 8 (fimblsaver). On this system, I only gave myself about 5' of rope for the retrieval end, which attached to the knot block on the StatX.

I ended up taking 1 redirect with StatX and 2 with Kalimba. Both ropes were retrieved by pulling on just the one retrieval end of StatX, and everything came out beautifully.

Again, @SoftBankHawks did all the heavy lifting for me on this one. Can't thank him enough. This is how I climb most of the time now.
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What’s the point of climbing with two lines like that?
 
dtreez said:
Apologies for the clutter, but this setup worked perfectly for me the other day.

I set the yellow StatX (200') from the ground and used a homemade soft 8 for an anchor. I had about 100' for retrieval and 100' to climb on.

I then climbed up to my tie in with the purple Kalimba (~90') and set that as another soft 8 (fimblsaver). On this system, I only gave myself about 5' of rope for the retrieval end, which attached to the knot block on the StatX.

I ended up taking 1 redirect with StatX and 2 with Kalimba. Both ropes were retrieved by pulling on just the one retrieval end of StatX, and everything came out beautifully.

Again, @SoftBankHawks did all the heavy lifting for me on this one. Can't thank him enough. This is how I climb most of the time now.
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Piggybacking ropes to one another has endless configurations..it's quite fun!
I'd definitely recommend trying the American Clacker. It streamlines everything and gets rid of things falling and getting stuck.

Good work my friend!
 
Have any of you come across the KBNest anchor? Have a look. See also tiedyeclimber on Instagram and Facebook

First Midline Attachable SRS Canopy Anchor which is aiming to hit the market this summer 2026.

Here are some key highlights:
  • Midline attachable canopy anchor. Specifically for SRS climbing
  • Once at your TIP, Installation can be done in under a minute by an armature. Whether it's a preset access line that the climber just ascended or a line they've trailed up.
  • 2 access lines at once and soft retrievable with the same access lines. 3 access lines are possible too, if you are a wizard!
  • Retrieval without pulling any hardware through the tie in point or pulling an alloy unit through a loop of rope. Just a loop of rope through the TIP.
  • Being soft retrievable with access lines and no hardware getting pulled through tight spaces, this has a "low fear" of retrieval-getting-stuck, benefit to the climber.
  • Fast efficient installation for Canobase systems.
  • Made to meet ASTM F1773-97 standards. And made tested and assembled by reputable life safety manufacturers like CMI and Sterling Rope as well as professional Rope Sewing companies like Iron street and others. The Nest will be sold at your favorite store and if it's not, ask them to carry it!
  • The company KBNest LLC who has developed this remarkable anchor, is run by a devoted climber and rigging enthusiast. The company is committed to bringing solutions to hardworking people who are not interested in trying out another new take on an old idea.
  • Look for it this summer in stores, or get it early for a deal on KBNest.com

Here are the fundamental principles for this new invention.
  1. it is not a permanent closed loop system, (such as rings) Instead for the (small ring) it utilizes an aluminum plate with a slotted jaw opening to drop a rope in midline. For the (large ring) it uses a rope tether which can be made into a loop at will, forming a simple but strong closed loop system.
  2. When climbing SRS the rope in which the climber is anchored to is not in motion. Only the climber moving on their belay device. This is why the KBNest can use a rope loop in place of the large ring to complete the closed system.
 
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