Favourite Friction Saver Configuration

[russelltree]

Lately I've been experimenting with different friction saver configurations: one ring, two rings, fixe pulley, ART pulley, carabiner... but I'm still not convinced that there is just one style of set up that is ideal for most of your climbing needs. No real point here, just looking for insights from some of you people, maybe you've got some tricks or tips to share. I like to install a friction saver from the ground in small trees but in larger trees, I find it quicker to just install an access line and then install a F.S. when I get up there, or just put one on the acess line before I go up and then back it up to work off of. This is probably the smoothest system that I've found so far.
Anyway, just thinking out loud here, any comments are welcome. Thanks, Russell.

 

[jerseygirl]

Hi,
Beginner Rec climber here and i use a dan house rope sleeve, the spliced eye does not fit into it though.

i've never used a friction saver. but i do see the advantage


jz

 

[CommunityArborKB]

I don't like pulleys. I find my line moves too quickly and can make it harder to hold my line while I pull my tail out. I usually climb with a 2 ring friction saver. It gives me enough hold friction while still being able to run smoothly.

 

[treesandsurf]

Here's a link to a pic of the FC I am currently using. It's about 22" and use it everyday.

http://www.treebuzz.com/forum/images/upload/87220-frictionsaver2.jpg

For removals and working off a spar, you might want to think about making an Adjustable False Crotch (AFC).

http://www.treebuzz.com/forum/images/upload/49646-Adjustable%2520FC%25202%2520cs.jpg

Oh, and lastly here's a link to a discussion about AFC's and whether using a ring/ring setup or ring/pulley is better. Good luck!

http://www.treebuzz.com/forum/showflat.p...=true#Post51363

jp

 

[Mahk_Adams]

Some info here too:

http://www.treebuzz.com/forum/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=86953&an=0&page=1#86953

 

[poetmk]

hi russell,

depending on the tree, i use the big ring small ring set up most of the time. sometimes i use the AFS that sherrill sells - but it works good only with velocity or blaze often i will footlock up and then set the saver -

peace,

matthew

 

[NickfromWI]

I love my rope guide and use it in practically every tree.

love
nick

 

[Blinky]

I keep a 48" big ring/little ring FC on the spliced end of my rope all the time. I go up on the doubled rope and install it when I'm at the TIP I want.

I like it a LOT better than natural crotches. Haven't sprung for a rope guide yet... don't have a pressing need so far.

For spars I have an AFC homemade from tenex with a nylon prusik.