Thoughts on Buckingham Buckalloy climber kit?

[96coal449]

The knot man... the knot. I want to se if it wil bind or invert. It looks like an easy to tie rope joiner. Same diameter ropes mate perfectly, super easy to tie.

I always tied a double fisherman's knot to make a loop in one rope.

 

[rico]

The knot man... the knot. I want to se if it wil bind or invert. It looks like an easy to tie rope joiner. Same diameter ropes mate perfectly, super easy to tie.

When I know I am going to really be yarding on a knot, I always use a bowline (single or double) because I know I wont have to use an axe to untie it!

 

[Stephen Moore]

I always tied a double fisherman's knot to make a loop in one rope.

Not for a loop, to join two ropes together when 150’ simply wont do. I normally use a zeppelin knot and that works well also. I was sitting on the couch blindly tying knots to improve fluidity when out popped that beauty. By all rights equally easy to tie, maybe a bit more bulky but super easy to untie! My question is will it remain so after I pull it with a truck?

 

[Stephen Moore]

I always tied a double fisherman's knot to make a loop in one rope.

Double fisherman’s pulled super hard are a bear to get apart, it can be done but it ain’t easy. They tend to constrict a bit under excessive loading. Of course I use em to create prusic loops and the like.

 

[96coal449]

Not for a loop, to join two ropes together when 150’ simply wont do. I normally use a zeppelin knot and that works well also. I was sitting on the couch blindly tying knots to improve fluidity when out popped that beauty. By all rights equally easy to tie, maybe a bit more bulky but super easy to untie! My question is will it remain so after I pull it with a truck?

Aye .... I getcha now. I usually just use a pair of bowlines. When concerned about excessive load torquing the knots tight, I'll place a couple of sticks within the knot. Simple and effective. Yours is intriguing.

 

[Jonny]

PS- Here are the upper straps I use with the Caddy pads. I have legs like chicken so you may need a different length. Combine these with the Velcro lowers and your set. Snug as a bug in a rug!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JJDQPUW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

How long have you been using these upper straps?
Mine came in today, and I'm wondering about the durability. They look pretty tough for the price.
Kinda surprised Buckingham or Weaver doesn't make something like this yet.