XT?

[sorek]

Hi
Can enybody explain me how does the XT looks like? Is there any difference between VT? Thanks
Sorek

 

[stevebullman]

?? some kind of knot??

 

[didjon]

XT is the same config as the VT but after the top wraps it goes over,under,over instead of over,over,over tends to stick more.

didj

 

[Mahk_Adams]

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XT is the same config as the VT but after the top wraps it goes over,under,over instead of over,over,over tends to stick more.

didj

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The VT (Valdotain tresse) does go 'over, under, over'. 'Tresse' means 'braid' in French and the VT is a series of wraps and braids.

The Valdotain goes 'over,over,over'. It is essentially just a series of wraps and is bi-directional.

Assuming that all other variables are the same, the Valdotain tresse is more reliable than the Valdotain.

See 'An Overview of Climbing Hitches' in Arborist News, October, 2004, pp. 29-35.

I think Mark is working on putting that article here on TB.

Mahk

 

[Mark Chisholm]

As I understand it, the XT is a VT but with dbl twists at the end . That's kinda what I've been doing for a long while.

Mahk, the webpeople have 5 articles to add, so I'm sure that it will be up any day now.
Thanks.

 

[didjon]

Yeah your right muddling up the VT and Valdotain(Brain stops functioning after 6 in the evening)
The XT does go Over and under and over and under its hard to explain each loop wraps round itself and goes back the opposite way...

didj

 

[stevebullman]

so is it better?

 

[Raven]

What about the MT(Manchard Tresse)? I've heard it's tied with a closed loop of cord, but Iv'e never seen it or been able to tie it.

 

[Mark Chisholm]

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I think Mark is working on putting that article here on TB.


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It's up Articles

 

[jamie]

what about pictures.

jamie

 

[Mark Chisholm]

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what about pictures.

jamie

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What are you looking for Jamie?

 

[jamie]

i always find it easier to 'see' the knot as opposed to all these 'left tuck as aopposed to right tuck' descriptions. just a visual comparison


jamie

 

[Mark Chisholm]

Are you seeking a picture of my version of the Xt?

 

[Nathan]

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what about pictures.

jamie

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http://arborist.lawnsite.com/attachment_9222.php

http://arborist.lawnsite.com/attachment_9223.php

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where did the old xman site go?
http://community-2.webtv.net/acutab...sSplicingKnots/

 

[Bradley_Ford]

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http://arborist.lawnsite.com/attachment_9222.php

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Are the ends of that cord whipped by dipping in Plasti Dip?

What are the drawbacks to that type of whipping?

Thanks!

 

[Mark Chisholm]

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What are the drawbacks to that type of whipping?



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I don't find that dipping 'em lasts too long.

 

[Kevin]

We can't whip or tape them here as I just found out last week.
They have to be cut with a hot knife as when manufactured.

 

[NickfromWI]

Kevin- that's goofy. You need to slap someone around over there. /forum/images/graemlins/afightee.gif

How do they enforce something like that? Do they come around and make sure the ends are melted?

love
nick

 

[Kevin]

All they have to do is stop on a job site and do an inspection.
I had a plastic guard on my flip line "that I added" for chafe protection and that won't pass either.

 

[Brock2saws]

What do you mean you can't whip the ends? That doesn't make sense to me. Nick, wouldn't whipping be better than melting?