steel core absolutely necessary??

[Mahk_Adams]

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Sometimes it crosses over the line - nothing you'd notice. Its more likely to happen with a timber hitch.

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I lost your train of thought here. What crosses over what line?

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...I might choke above and place the lanyard below the block sling, but on top of the splice holdng the block.


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'on top of the splice holdiong the block'--you mean your lanyard is on top of the sling and immediately above the block?

 

[Lazarus2]

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Sometimes it crosses over the line - nothing you'd notice. Its more likely to happen with a timber hitch.

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I lost your train of thought here. What crosses over what line?



The rigging sling sometimes folds over the lifeline, rather than slip. No big deal. The chunk is taken off the line, the lanyard flipped down as you spike down past the sling, weighting the choked line (couple of steps). The rigging sling is popped off the top. Continue spiking down secured by the choked line.



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...I might choke above and place the lanyard below the block sling, but on top of the splice holdng the block.


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'on top of the splice holdiong the block'--you mean your lanyard is on top of the sling and immediately above the block?

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My lanyard is still below the sling at the sides, but on top of the tail I leave for the block. I normally leave a 6" tail to hang the block.

Any clearer?