Secret Weapon Integrated FootLock Prusik

I see no problem with your set up. Keep the "tie up short" knot no more than 18" from the prussic, your good to go.

A spliced eye at the becket might be nice though and more compact.

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You all need to get to more ITCC or other large regional comps!
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I have inspected quite a few similar set ups for the ITCC in the past. If memory serves me Beddes had a very similar set up to Nick's, stitched spliced from Teufelberger/New England Products.

Clever versions though!

Tony
 
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That's awesome Nick!
I don't splice, so I put together what I had on stock.
Could this be allow in competitions?

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Danny, the only issue I could see with that set-up is the friction of your climbing line causing issues with the loop attached to the pinto. I goofed around with pretty much the exact same set-up but didn't continue with it for the reason I mentioned.
 
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A 20x14 has an SWL of 3200kgs, so from that its make your mind up time on climbing off one.

Funny I find this type of query, when if you think of the weakest link in your system, it could be only 200kgs or less SWL.

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I wasn't concerned on the account of strength. There was some original concern with the unveiling of the XRR of a bad home made splice allowing the ring to come loose, where the rope would burn through the sling. The carabiner back-up through the 'spike' would back-up this possibility.
 
I am pretty sure if the XRR came out (and you ran your climbing rope through the exposed cordage) you would be FUBARed with or without the tail clipped off.

Considering that the cordage is rated at >5000lbs and that the ring is set in a loop that is fixed by locked brummels, without breaking the sides of the ring off, or cutting the cord (I reiterate) that you could not remove the XRR if your life depended on it.

It is like a square peg in a round hole, or fitting a 2" ball bearing through a 1-7/8" hole.

If I was going to back anything up, I would clip the saddle-side biner of the FL cord to my climbing line and allow it to trail below the XRR.
 
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That's awesome Nick!
I don't splice, so I put together what I had on stock.
Could this be allow in competitions?

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Danny, the only issue I could see with that set-up is the friction of your climbing line causing issues with the loop attached to the pinto. I goofed around with pretty much the exact same set-up but didn't continue with it for the reason I mentioned.

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Thanks for the info Ted!
I'll keep that in mind.
 
That shouldn't be allowed at a TCC since the manufacturer has expressly stated that it isn't to be used for life support. That said, I'm sure it's plenty strong.

My thought is that it is a pain to thread your climbing line through that thimble while you're hanging off the FL prussic. I think there are better ways to execute the intended effect, but still a nice idea!
 
I like it! it fits in my realm if the KISS method! I do say though the rope has to be spiked before removing your attachment to the prussik! with that said you will have to use a separate Beiner to spike the rope other than your spliced eye termination. You can hang that up there to get it out of the way after words though. Did you consider using a Heat Resistant Cordage like ICE? I know the 12 strand rope is super condusive to the splice you have done and works well with the X-RING so ICE would be optimal for this application I would think! Good Luck with and keep moving forward.
 
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A 20x14 has an SWL of 3200kgs, so from that its make your mind up time on climbing off one.

Funny I find this type of query, when if you think of the weakest link in your system, it could be only 200kgs or less SWL.

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I wasn't concerned on the account of strength. There was some original concern with the unveiling of the XRR of a bad home made splice allowing the ring to come loose, where the rope would burn through the sling. The carabiner back-up through the 'spike' would back-up this possibility.

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With correct splice/technique i doubt they would ever budge, plus the fact that a fast descent would force the ring downward, burning through the rope because the ring has heated up, is never and issue because its a heatsink - fast in... faster out.

If it did work lose you would know straight away and your rope would slow, so a stop would be the cards.
 
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I like it! it fits in my realm if the KISS method! I do say though the rope has to be spiked before removing your attachment to the prussik! with that said you will have to use a separate Beiner to spike the rope other than your spliced eye termination. You can hang that up there to get it out of the way after words though. Did you consider using a Heat Resistant Cordage like ICE? I know the 12 strand rope is super condusive to the splice you have done and works well with the X-RING so ICE would be optimal for this application I would think! Good Luck with and keep moving forward.

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Joe,

I believe he is using this for cordage: https://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?category_id=127&item=1064

in pictures it looks similiar to tenex.
 
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