my split tail - gee i can name my knots - not

[jerseygirl]

Here you go - basic gear now includes the camera.

more fun time video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qT9_kcAKaUE

my split tail setup - VERY BASIC

any comments, concerns or suggesting are welcome.

(be kind)

jz

 

[UrbanTC]

Hey Jersey, looks pretty good to me....the only thing I would suggest is to put a stopper knot on the end of the anchor bend on your poison ivy just as you did the fly.

 

[TLHamel]

Nice! I would leave more tail sticking out of the Scaffold bend. New rope has a tendency to creep. (oops, I meant Scaffold hitch, not bend)

 

[TreeCo]

Step up the the VT and forget the blakes hitch!

I don't think the anchor hitch needs a stopper knot and don't use one.

 

[moss]

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Nice! I would leave more tail sticking out of the Scaffold bend. New rope has a tendency to creep.

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Definitely, that's too short. Why not attach your PI to the biner with the same knot? Never liked the anchor for a terminal attachment, too bulky on the biner and the sideways tail gets in the way.
-moss

 

[Tom Dunlap]

After a knot is tied.dressed and set leaving a tail that about four times the diameter of the rope should be sufficient.

I agree, scaffold hitches for terminations!

Climb on!

 

[Mahk_Adams]

I agree--more tail on the Scaffold hitch. It can creep!!


I have also heard (from Mark C.) Tom's 4X's diameter recommendation.

 

[jerseygirl]

THANKS to all - and keep the suggestions coming.

I will retie the scaffold, making for a longer tail and also use that on the HMS.

i will attempt to try this over the weekend and see how i like that


your all great.

jz

 

[Jesse]

I would suggest trying a double eye prussik cord with a micro pulley. Test different fricton hitches: distel, swabish, VT, icicle, the knut. Once you work out which hitch, cord, climbing line, and number of wraps, you will find this to be far superior to the Blake's hitch. I prefer the VT but still switch it up sometimes. Good luck.

 

[RogerM]

hey jesse,
from your avatar, it looks like your getting into some big ones bro!