- Location
- Asheville,NC
M = drag = boat anchor
M redirect illustration
- Thread starter Tom Dunlap
- Start date
TheTreeSpyder
Branched out member
- Location
- Florida>>> USA
i've never parachuted; but with 2 spread systems i imagine i am and can control pinpoint delivery of my carcass along the line between the 2 TIPs much better than "M". Plus, "M" isn't as redundant / FailSafe.
Each system forces a 'payout' of 4x as much line as descent; but M forces that thru one friction hitch. So to drop 10'; i must run 40' of line thru hitch. i find this more useful for floating on single TIP to 'work station'; then extending system to M; but 2nd TIP being more local; for better support; creating a "V" pocket to sit instead of having single TIP pull me off balance.
Also; there is a noteable hazard to be wary of with M. In that if you break it down to standard single TIP; you must, must immediately, while otherwise secured to lanyard, take out the added krab/pulley that gives center attatchmeant to saddle IMLHO. If'n ya don't; you now have a friction hitch tender on top of the friction hitch; tending downward. If the bridge of FH is longer than extension of krab/pulley (which seems more likely to have exten$ion of cord rather than lifeline grade metal) sitting on top of the FH; then the knot tender is activated/engaged to bring you downward. Very eerie feeling; having all that science of shiny, friendly gear suddenly working against you instantly at the flip of this 'switch' to it's equal and opposite function and calling for quick action!
i've all ways felt that rigging lessons can be converted to climbing lessons etc.; as it is all rope work. Only in "Life on a Line"; you are the load. i think this gives a chance to build more of a 'feel' and understanding of how rig lines pull on a load. Case in point; a load is more likely to be lowered on 2 lines than M. So, with the 2 seperate line methodology here; we can get more of a confidance and feel for lowering on 2 lines; and the pinpoint controlled lowering butterfly light to 1 sweet spot in the landing zone; as long as LZ is in between the 2 supports.
Orrrrrr something like that
Each system forces a 'payout' of 4x as much line as descent; but M forces that thru one friction hitch. So to drop 10'; i must run 40' of line thru hitch. i find this more useful for floating on single TIP to 'work station'; then extending system to M; but 2nd TIP being more local; for better support; creating a "V" pocket to sit instead of having single TIP pull me off balance.
Also; there is a noteable hazard to be wary of with M. In that if you break it down to standard single TIP; you must, must immediately, while otherwise secured to lanyard, take out the added krab/pulley that gives center attatchmeant to saddle IMLHO. If'n ya don't; you now have a friction hitch tender on top of the friction hitch; tending downward. If the bridge of FH is longer than extension of krab/pulley (which seems more likely to have exten$ion of cord rather than lifeline grade metal) sitting on top of the FH; then the knot tender is activated/engaged to bring you downward. Very eerie feeling; having all that science of shiny, friendly gear suddenly working against you instantly at the flip of this 'switch' to it's equal and opposite function and calling for quick action!
i've all ways felt that rigging lessons can be converted to climbing lessons etc.; as it is all rope work. Only in "Life on a Line"; you are the load. i think this gives a chance to build more of a 'feel' and understanding of how rig lines pull on a load. Case in point; a load is more likely to be lowered on 2 lines than M. So, with the 2 seperate line methodology here; we can get more of a confidance and feel for lowering on 2 lines; and the pinpoint controlled lowering butterfly light to 1 sweet spot in the landing zone; as long as LZ is in between the 2 supports.
Orrrrrr something like that
- Location
- Portland, Or
I'll look forward to giving the M-redirect a go.
Having never heard of it, i always keep a wrapped split tale on my saddle and often use the tail of my primary line for a redirect/secondary. I originally learned to use a "pig's tail" but that doesn't afford to convenience of quick re-ties. With the split tail, it's just like having two distinct tie-ins. It's worked great for me!
Having never heard of it, i always keep a wrapped split tale on my saddle and often use the tail of my primary line for a redirect/secondary. I originally learned to use a "pig's tail" but that doesn't afford to convenience of quick re-ties. With the split tail, it's just like having two distinct tie-ins. It's worked great for me!
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