double tie in point
Wow,
I appreciate everyones input and opinions, especially Big Johns second response, explaining that he wasn't trying to give me sh...grief. Thanks John.
Understand that I don't use this technique every day, or every week, or even every month. I use it once in a while when I feel the need arrises. Not as a crutch but as a method to help me be more effecient. I use loop runners often and I constantly change crotches as the particular tree dictates. I've never used a second line but only the tail end of my primary lifeline and allways as a temporary stability point. I consider tying in twice as an advanced technique, not something that new climbers should be trying.
Was my original post ever answered? If you are going to tie in to a second point do you carry a second tail or do you tie in directly to your saddle with two half hitches and a taught line hitch, or perhaps a Blakes hitch. Or whatever the case may be.
For all you naysayers who are against a double tie in point just go on and read the next post.
Not always smart, but always a smartass
T
