figure 8 questions?

[OTG BOSTON]

Bowline for me Red! Stuck in the stone age, but it works. Primordial huh, I am not into history that far back, does that mean before the dinosaurs?

this has to be a misunderstanding. I have never seen a bowline used as a friction hitch

I'll second the eye-n-eye statement and add, spliced climbing lines..........

 

[knudeNoggin]

I must say though I hate how it turns the rope into a twisted mess. But at least I can fly down without burning my rope up.

According to Clyde Soles's book, Outdoor Knots (Mountaineers pub),
if you keep the end(s) of your rope straight down from the 8 (instead of being
off to the sida), you'll avoid these kinks.

*kN*

 

[Scots Climber]

I've never had one as part of my tree climbing gear. As I've said before prefer to use a Blakes or Prussik. In my experience there is no need to use a figure eight for descent.

I realize that I've only worked in the UK, but everyone that I've worked with uses Blakes and Prussik hitches.

For ascent I have on occasion used my Petzl Shunt or my Wild Country Ropeman, if I need anything for my feet for long rope ascents I tend to use a "Texas Kick" Prussik.

 

[fireman]

eights

ive been using rescue 8 for years never had a problem with rope twist.we also use it for lowering limbs.another device which is excellent and could be used for lowering large limbs with no rope twist is a breaker bar.all our fire depts in the area use a breaker bar for decsent rescue lower and as a locking device for a haul system.the guys that are continusly using munters for long descent you are shorting your ropes life by half.rope on rope super heats the rope especialy on rapid descents. becareful.if there is a major problem in a tree bees cut yourself your groundies better know how to belay you.they can stop you on a dime if you pass out or unable to control your descent.you should always have someone on belay good luck and stay safe.

 

[clearance]

this has to be a misunderstanding. I have never seen a bowline used as a friction hitch

I'll second the eye-n-eye statement and add, spliced climbing lines..........

A misunderstanding it is, I meant tautline. I have put down the crack pipe, sorry.

 

[reachtreeservi]

A misunderstanding it is, I meant tautline. I have put down the crack pipe, sorry.

Glad to see you're off the pipe , buddy !