I'm tired of my taughtline lockin up....My latest idea on a "climbing knot"

[Nailsbeats]

The message these two posts send is way wrong. There is so much to be learned in our field, in all aspects, that to limit one's development is doing just that.

The advancements in rope climbing equipment and techniques are indeed advancements. Just because you have been doing it one way for a long time doesn't make it the best way. I shouldn't need to cite examples here.

I have been in this business longer than most. The first 30 years was all old school. I know it well, better than most. I know what it can and cannot do. You are only too old to learn if you believe that to be true.

My advice, keep on learning. The information is out there.

OP, Regarding tautlines, remember they are clove hitches with extra wraps. A Prussic knot is a girth hitch with extra wraps. A clove hitch will roll, a girth hitch will not. Also a Prussic can be loosened with one thumb from one hand, a tautline cannot. Just some thoughts.

Dave

:agree2:

 

[Dadatwins]

Change is hard. Spent many years on the old stuff and then woke up and realized the new stuff does work and can save some time and energy. Started on a tautline and was convinced it was the best until trying a distel with a pulley now I will never go back. It did take a few climbs to get used to the new system, but know I would have a hard time going back. I can if I need to, and that is a big problem that I see to many folks have. They start out with all the bells and whistles and do not know the basics. Still think it is best for newbie to learn the old style climbing methods first, meaning a rope and belt, before getting involved with the new toys. JMHO

 

[SINGLE-JACK]

The message these two posts send is way wrong. There is so much to be learned in our field, in all aspects, that to limit one's development is doing just that.

The advancements in rope climbing equipment and techniques are indeed advancements. Just because you have been doing it one way for a long time doesn't make it the best way. I shouldn't need to cite examples here.

I have been in this business longer than most. The first 30 years was all old school. I know it well, better than most. I know what it can and cannot do. You are only too old to learn if you believe that to be true.

My advice, keep on learning. The information is out there.

OP, Regarding tautlines, remember they are clove hitches with extra wraps. A Prussic knot is a girth hitch with extra wraps. A clove hitch will roll, a girth hitch will not. Also a Prussic can be loosened with one thumb from one hand, a tautline cannot. Just some thoughts.

Dave

:agree2:

 

[prentice110]

Dude, just try a Blakes hitch.

 

[treeseer]

OP, Regarding tautlines, remember they are clove hitches with extra wraps. A Prussic knot is a girth hitch with extra wraps. A clove hitch will roll, a girth hitch will not. Also a Prussic can be loosened with one thumb from one hand, a tautline cannot.

O, maybe i've been misnaming mine cuz it don't roll, and can be loosened just by bending it.

Thanks!

 

[TreEmergencyB]

O, maybe i've been misnaming mine cuz it don't roll, and can be loosened just by bending it.

Thanks!

almost cant belive the TreeSpyder isnt in on this thread yet....i though he was the knot guy of the site....

 

[SINGLE-JACK]

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It to bad I'm 55.....not to many years left to do it...., got the bullets, just low on powder....lol

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The OP wanted to hear some suggestions on climbing sytems

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Knock if off, youngster (lol)!!! The guy I bought my first saddle from was 76 and still climbing. I started climbing at 20 something, now 66 and figure I've got another 15 years, minimum. When I started it was A LOT harder. It's actually WAY easier now with the new techniques and equipment. You ain't old 'til you start talkin' old - so knock it off.

About the OP, there are many climbing systems only a few covered in this thread. I posted one, I now know to be 'over-the-top' and inappropriate. But, half the fun of climbing is trying different styles (LOW & SLOW) until climbing gets easy, feels natural and, above all, SAFE. I applaud l2edneck for taking steps to improve his climbing system and seeking some expert advice. I'll reiterate, IMHO, the good place to start is with Jeff Jepson's "The Tree Climbers Companion" It will really help with the safe transition to a new system.