Hitch hiker/2/x thread

[Christrees]

I've tried a few different hitches, but keep coming back to a distel

Yeah ditel works good. First hitch i tried other than the factory hitch. Thanks

 

[DSMc]

Whatever hitch you settle on, don't settle for less than great, one handed slack tending. Too many climbers use more hitch than is needed and while that offers great security, performance suffers.

The recommended HH hitch with the least amount of wraps that will consistently hold combined with the shortest tails is what I use. See avatar.

 

[Christrees]

Whatever hitch you settle on, don't settle for less than great, one handed slack tending. Too many climbers use more hitch than is needed and while that offers great security, performance suffers.

The recommended HH hitch with the least amount of wraps that will consistently hold combined with the shortest tails is what I use. See avatar.

Nice looks like 4 wraps. Or 3 with the cross over. But ok thanks i will experiment with that more. I can slack tend 1 hand but prob not easy as it can be. I dont limb walk or anything right now. I do mostly removals anyway. But id like to try it someday. Maybe next year. Looks awsome .thanks for your advice i appreciate it.

 

[Brocky]

If the hitch is tied tight it keeps the dogbone against the rope causing friction when it’s not needed.

 

[SingleJack]

 

[Christrees]

Right..i dont think its too tight. Pretty good at dialing it in with 1 shot. I think im usig 1 more wrap than what i need.

If the hitch is tied tight it keeps the dogbone against the rope causing friction when it’s not needed.

 

[Christrees]

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NICE... jack thats what ive been using aswell i was looking for something different or new. Works really well i like it alot. I found it on a tread on here. I love this site.

 

[DSMc]

If the hitch is tied tight it keeps the dogbone against the rope causing friction when it’s not needed.

I suppose that would be possible, but with the simple wraps I use i have not been able do that. As the hitch settles in it lengthens, giving enough clearance for the rope to clear the dog bone.

 

[Brocky]

For sale: 1 HH2 dogbone and carabiner.

Items not really for sale!

 

[LordFarkwad]

@Brocky - soft shackle on the bottom?

 

[Brocky]

Yes, and single eye hitch cord on top.

 

[Brocky]

Another variation, tidies it up some, also found a use for the extra parts you get.

 

[Bendroctanus]

So, did something the other day I never thought I’d do with my HH2. Was removing a small, wonky Pine. Started from the bottom, Spurs and lanyard with my HH2 in SRT configuration, rope terminated with Quickie and choked around the stem. Now my rope had been a little pitchy so when I was trying to feed my rope through the hitch (Michoacán), it was incredibly difficult. I figured it would loosen as I used it. Thing is, it did not. In fact it seemed to get worse. It got me pissy but I finished the tree. I was packing up my gear after I cleaned everything up and I realized, Shoot! I put the spine on upside down! How the heck did I manage that!? Had to laugh at myself and be thankful for the gracious dose of humility.

 

[dogwood]

I think that using a pulley under the HHX might not be possible?

That would be totally unnecessary.

 

[dogwood]

Hey everyone, I thought I would start a new hitch hiker thread since the old one is now titled (.). I've really been enjoying my hh2 lately. So smooth and versatile! I've also been thinking about picking up an hhx( why not have two hitch hikers?). The only thing I don't love about the hh2 is that the oval biner sometimes turns a little when tending slack and stops it from tending untill the biner is reset (a two second process!). It makes sense that the slick pin shackle used in the hhx eliminates that issue. Does anyone know if the hhx shackle fits in the hh2? If it does, I can just order an extra shackle when I order an hhx and then I could go both ways (biner or shackle).
For the sake of having a good thread and promoting a great tool, whats your favorite thing about the hitch hiker? Got any good hh tricks?

The HHx shackle doesn't fit the HH2 or the HH1, because it won't clear the round head screws. I replaced the screws in my HH2 with flatheads, and I made the holster with thinner guage material so I could fit a quickie on it. However, the HHx doesn't require a holster. It can be tended from the bridge ring.

 

[Jehinten]

The HHx shackle doesn't fit the HH2 or the HH1, because it won't clear the round head screws. I replaced the screws in my HH2 with flatheads, and I made the holster with thinner guage material so I could fit a quickie on it. However, the HHx doesn't require a holster. It can be tended from the bridge ring.

I no longer run the HH2 but the bridge ring is how I tended it when I did. I tried homemade tenders and the holster. I found the bridge ring worked best without a pulley underneath, when the hitch was properly set.

 

[Christrees]

Anybody have a 5ft piece of marlow viper they can spar? Been wanting to try it out.

 

[Christrees]

Hey guys..i was wondering can anybody explain how to tie the xt on the hitchhiker? Ive only heard people talking about it. Something like tying the original hitch hiker hitch then bang it up.? Lol idk. But thanks id appreciate it.

 

[dogwood]

I don't know what you call this hitch, I know Yoyoman has a name for it, but I call it the Fandango, only because I think it sounds cool. It works great for me every time. First pass the hitchcord around the back of the climbing line then bring it around and poke it under then over itself, then make your wraps. I'm a lefty so my wraps are clockwise, you righty guys wrap counter clockwise. Then bring it down and pass through the bone as usual.

 

[Brocky]

It’s a 4-2 VT with the first braid being a twist rather than just crossing each other. It should be turned 180 degrees from what is shown for the dogbone to be drawn towards the rope.
The previous hitch shown is the Knut H.