micro mouse VS. hitchclimber: hitch slippage...

robinia

robinia

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So I've just started using a micro mouse as a single attachment point to my harness, in the same configuration as alot of people seem to be setting up the hitchclimber. Problem is my climbing hitch is not biting reliably after it gets advanced...

Anyone else have this problem?
Is it any better using the hitchclimber?

Thanks,
Rob
 
A possibility is that the upper carabiner may be putting the splice where it pushes on the hitch, keeping it open under tension. If so, try some different sized carabiners. The Petzl OK is what works on the HC.
 
I am using the hitchclimber in this configuration:

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I just edited this pic (this one is MTC's hahaha), since the first image was slightly incorrect (I pulled it off the 'net.) Izzat better?

The treemagineers .pdf is here:

http://www.treemagineers.com/downloads/hitch_climbers_guide.pdf

According to some, there is a risk of slippage with this setup, but I haven't had a problem.

-Tom
 
Re: micro mouse VS. hitchclimber: hitch slippage..

Aren't the holes inline on the micro mouse? I found when I used the top/bottom hole config on the HC, I had the problem of the hitch not biting because the legs of the hitch were forced to be splayed out onto the cheek plates of the pulley. When I use it (as I always now do) with the offset holes (hitch on bottom hole, eye splice in middle) I get perfect bite.. Using both 8mm b-line and ice tail, dressed onto tachyon. Man, I love the b-line~!
 
Re: micro mouse VS. hitchclimber: hitch slippage..

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I am using the hitchclimber in this configuration:

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I pulled this image off of the internet, and it is slightly wrong, as the upper carabiner should be attached to the center hole on the pulley to create some lateral clearance for the prussik. The correct config can be seen here:

http://www.treemagineers.com/downloads/hitch_climbers_guide.pdf

According to some, there is a risk of slippage with this setup, but I haven't had a problem.

-Tom

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Tom,

You should try moving your eye splice into the middle hole. In the set up you are showing, the carabiner pushes the legs of the hitch onto the cheeks... causing them to splay out. When in the middle, the legs can run nicely along the faceplate of the pulley... nice and smoooooooth..
 
Re: micro mouse VS. hitchclimber: hitch slippage..

MTC, did you read my post LOL?

...That's exactly what I said! (I got the image off the 'net, so I made sure to explain the correct config... I'm thinking maybe I shouldn't have posted that pic!)
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EDIT: All fixed!!!

-Tom
 
Re: micro mouse VS. hitchclimber: hitch slippage..

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MTC, did you read my post LOL?

...That's exactly what I said! (I got the image off the 'net, so I made sure to explain the correct config... I'm thinking maybe I shouldn't have posted that pic!)
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-Tom

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Yes, I am an idiot.. !
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I saw the picture, then just blazed through the text.. man, to much coffee (or not enough?)

Ok, how about this picture?
 

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Re: micro mouse VS. hitchclimber: hitch slippage..

I had similar experiences with the micro mouse. Try an ISC gator biner up top. It is small enough that the hitch can't get underneath top of the biner when taking up slack. Good luck.
 
Re: micro mouse VS. hitchclimber: hitch slippage..

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I am using the hitchclimber in this configuration:

160862-IMG_3203.jpg


I just edited this pic (this one is MTC's hahaha), since the first image was slightly incorrect (I pulled it off the 'net.) Izzat better?

The treemagineers .pdf is here:

http://www.treemagineers.com/downloads/hitch_climbers_guide.pdf

According to some, there is a risk of slippage with this setup, but I haven't had a problem.

-Tom

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That is way better...

Say, that is a nice picture, what kind of camera did you use?
 
Re: micro mouse VS. hitchclimber: hitch slippage..

I had my prusik get caught up under the top biner once not sure how it got bunched up but it was during an aerial rescue (i was being rescued by my friend) and I dropped like mabye a few inches but I was connected to the person saving me so it wasn't like i was going anywhere.

Oh and it wasn't an actual rescue i wasn't hurt we were practicing for our EHAP class.

And for those smaller biners on top. I asked Mark about them and got some names of some but unless I am totally skipping past them can someone give me some links to where they can be purchased...that would help a lot thanks
 
Re: micro mouse VS. hitchclimber: hitch slippage..

micro mouse gave me the willies as a single tie in had no confidence becouse of the hitch getting cought in the biner i use the Petzl oks

I love it as a two point tie in on my bridge however

??????anyone try a lock jack?????

real tempted to get one maybe the ART positioner lanyard first
 
Re: micro mouse VS. hitchclimber: hitch slippage..

I think the best small biner is the Gator. You can find it on most arborist supply stores.
 
Re: micro mouse VS. hitchclimber: hitch slippage..

i use just a regular small micro pulley with a michocaun hitch never slipped on me never had a problem with the hitch getting caught never had to worry about easing back into my saddle making sure my hitch is set (VT) jus plop down and she bites michocauns the way to go with just a small micro pulley IMO
cheers!
 
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and still the only one I use

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Do you know any others besides whats on the page?
 
Re: micro mouse VS. hitchclimber: hitch slippage..

I've used several of the eye-to-eye hitches over the past few years. I would get frustated with one and move on to another. In some cases going back to a Blake's. Not until the Hitch Climber came around have I felt so confident in these hitches. The Michoacon has been my knot of choice for the past few months now. I may not stray away from this one any time soon...
 
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