Friction Hitch

[FlashTreetop1]

Anybody use the ocean polyester for a friction hitch? I was thinking about ordering some but just want to hear some opinions about it from people who might be or have used it. Thanks

D.W.H

 

[Dan_Watkins]

i have used it before and do really like it. Bee line and op are my two favorites

 

[ClimbnFish]

I've been using OP almost every time I climb for the past 4 months. I typically tie a V.T. and use a Hitch Climber pulley with my set up. It's a little stiff at first but grabs and holds up well. I've not seen any wear on the cordage other than it's getting a little dirty, however, I don't use it with production climbing day in and day out like most of you. Initially I tied knots in the end but recently spliced tight eyes that work really well because the bulk of the knots is now gone.

 

[TLHamel]

Ocean Polyester is my favorite. I have two climbing lines (short rope and long rope). Both are setup with Hitchclimbers and OP. I go through about four lengths of OP per year.

 

[Lampea]

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Anybody use the ocean polyester for a friction hitch? I was thinking about ordering some but just want to hear some opinions about it from people who might be or have used it. Thanks

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IMO it depends on what climbing line you use. I weigh about 190 and no matter what Climbing hitch I used OP would not hold on my blaze. A few months later I used it on bluemoon and it seemed like had to baby sit it after tailing slack. I like HRC and ice. I use HRC on my blaze and ice on my bluemoon that’s what works for me.

 

[countryboypa31]

I weight 190 and i had to take extra wraps to get it to hold for me on any line i used. (I tried both velocity and fly)

 

[NickfromWI]

I have one. It's a little too stiff for my liking...but I don't mind using it.

love
nick

 

[Rocks_and_Trees]

Do you guys use the 10mm or the 8mm? I've been wanting to try the 8.

 

[countryboypa31]

Mines 10mm. do they make an 8? i would like to try that.

 

[NickfromWI]

I use the 8mm. It's very different than the 10mm. Not just thinner, but with a different cover, core, and splice!

See my avatar for the 8mm splice...

love
nick

 

[trevmcrev]

Aawww Nick those beelines look as pretty as a bunch of flowers.

Somehow i dont think the wife will let me put a dozen of them in a vase though!

Sure look nice than countryboypa31's flower anyway!

 

[Rocks_and_Trees]

Hey Nick, how much for a spliced 8mm OP? You can PM me if you want.

 

[NickfromWI]

No PM necessary. Unfortunately I don't sell the OP rope. I've tried splicing it, and it is possible...but at $10, plus what I'd want to charge you for a spliced version, I think the best thing is to encourage a different rope or hit up Sherrill for the stitched eye-eye.

love
nick

 

[Crazy_Jimmy]

Or tie some knots and make sure you like the stuff first.Unless you ve already climbed with it.

 

[Dan_Watkins]

i have a 8mm bee line right now. its fine but i do like the 10mm better. I have had the 8mm get tight on me and it gets real hot when coming down