Hitch Hiker question

[Phil]

I recently purchased a Ropetek Hitch Hiker 2 unit. My only real question is: How difficult is untying one of the stopper knots to remove the unit from the climb line at the end of the day? Is it tougher after climbing SRT than Ddrt? I like removing my friction hitch after my climbs to inspect and store but I'm worried removing the hitch cord will be difficult after climbing on it.

I don't get the chance to regularly climb much anymore so it may be a bit before I get to put this through its paces. Any insight from the group?

 

[Sgriff]

Like as far as the stopper knot keeping the cord attached to dog bone,no its not hard at all,it doesn't get jammed stiff if that's your question [emoji16]

 

[Phil]

That was my question exactly. Thanks for the input!

 

[monkeylove]

Once you get it dialed in Phil if your on one climbing rope, you can put a lark on the hitch line. That way next time you have a good spot to line up for the stopper stop. It's not fool proof but it makes a good starting point.

 

[TylerHoffman]

its super hard to untie and gets jammed tight. sell it to me for cheap

 

[southsoundtree01]

You can inspect the friction surface of the hitch cord where it rubs the rope without taking it off.

 

[southsoundtree]

P.S. Twist the hitch cord, you can see all surfaces. The hitch cord on a HH doesn't do nearly the work of a standard DdRT hitch.

 

[Phil]

its super hard to untie and gets jammed tight. sell it to me for cheap

Even if I end up not liking this thing, I will probably carry it around in a tube sock and fight crime with it.

 

[TreeLogic]

its super hard to untie and gets jammed tight. sell it to me for cheap

have you forsaken the BDB? haven't seen you in the thread lately, we miss ya man. been rope runnin'?

 

[TylerHoffman]

Yeah I've Using the runner. Trying to find my exact bdb so I can buy it back. Not having any luck so far

 

[Magnum783]

I have the new HH2 and am using safari 11mm. Looking for any advice not sure what information to provide.

 

[Sgriff]

How you liking that rope?

 

[Magnum783]

I like the rope just need to find a hitch cord that works with it.

 

[Sgriff]

What have you tried? And what isn't working about them?

 

[Magnum783]

I have tried mainly just old school bee line. The black and gold stuff. The hitch locks up so hard I can hardly move it.

 

[Sgriff]

this stuff?

 

[Magnum783]

Correct that is the stuff. The stuff that sticks like a rock. I am not saying the tool is the problem this one is totally operator error. I don't know weather more wraps may help.

 

[Sgriff]

I'm using the same cord on tachyon,I would try and just not tie it as tightly,that's what i had to toy with upon first use. Little too tight and it suks,tends like boo boos also,lil too loose and...Idk maybe you already tryed this ,but to me it seems like there is a sweet spot in between. Hope you get it sorted.

 

[Magnum783]

Me too, I was thinking more wraps may help too distribute things a little more evenly. I will try legging the hitch out a little further. This SRT thing is quite rewarding with the increased progress up the three

 

[RajElectric]

Have you tried some 8mm?