DRT . .dDRT??

[kyza]

That is normal Ddrt clutter and the reason many use spliced eyes. I spent ages trying to solve the problem as it creates slop as well which is annoying on ascents. An extra large caribiner is another option...

 

[Tripp]

Thanks for your time!!

 

[Tripp]

Got a Hitch Climber and going to try it out this weekend
What diam. and length do you use for your friction hitch?

 

[beastmaster]

Before SRT was invented drt was how we ascended, foot locking up. Most didnt even use a prussic. I remember old timers would lock their legs and work off the double line. ISA sponsored events use to have competitions using drt.
I still sometimes use it, but I think foot lockings a dieing art.

 

[jefflovstrom]

Before SRT was invented drt was how we ascended, foot locking up. Most didnt even use a prussic. I remember old timers would lock their legs and work off the double line. ISA sponsored events use to have competitions using drt.
I still sometimes use it, but I think foot lockings a dieing art.

Good times for sure,
I remember back in the day day, if you could not footlock (no prussic back then) 30', you were not hired.
Jeff

 

[Zale]

Before SRT was invented drt was how we ascended, foot locking up. Most didnt even use a prussic. I remember old timers would lock their legs and work off the double line. ISA sponsored events use to have competitions using drt.
I still sometimes use it, but I think foot lockings a dieing art.

It is a climbing style that is going away. All the new toys out there make it much easier on the body.

 

[jefflovstrom]

It is a climbing style that is going away. All the new toys out there make it much easier on the body.

I think it also sissy-fies them,
I think a climber should know all the 'old school' just to have a plan 'B',,
I mean, a climber that cuts his wrist or arm or something could bleed out quick,
an old school climber can tie a taut line hitch with one hand easily and get down,
Jeff

 

[Zale]

I agree.

 

[jefflovstrom]

Ah, I mean that every year more gizmo's are coming out,
I just do not think production should drop so we can hop on the new gizmo train,
if so, every groudie should know the systems the climbers are using,,right?
Jeff

 

[Zale]

I don't know if production drops. I've watched guys ascend SRT and it is slick. All leg muscles and saves the arms. We can't turn a blind eye to some of this stuff.

 

[crotchclimber]

It is a climbing style that is going away. All the new toys out there make it much easier on the body.

Agreed the new tools make it easier on the body. I've tried footlocking up a doubled line a little; even with professional instruction on technique and I still found it extremely difficult, requiring super grip strength and abs of steel. It may be quick if you've mastered it, but it's going to take a lot of time and working out to get to that level.

 

[Zale]

It does take time, patience, coordination and strength. That is why it's fading into the sunset,

 

[BC WetCoast]

Good times for sure,
I remember back in the day day, if you could not footlock (no prussic back then) 30', you were not hired.
Jeff

I cannot footlock. You are a better man than me.

In fact, you're a better man than me in every aspect, smarter, better looking and above all - humble.

 

[jefflovstrom]

I cannot footlock. You are a better man than me.

In fact, you're a better man than me in every aspect, smarter, better looking and above all - humble.

Check is in the mail,,
Jeff