pursik question

[climbit]

I was wondering if I can run a pursik with a nylon loop instead of rope. It might not be real easy to advance. Just wondering how it would hold? What do you guys think

 

[Norwayclimber]

It will work using a klemheist or a vikingknot. Nice to know in an emergency.

 

[md_tree_dood]

Never used it to climb on but I've used it to tend a 3:1 pulling system or to mind a fiddle block to a pull line. In both those cases I was using a klemheist with the loop runner.

 

[lego1970]

As mentioned above and in a rock climbing book I have, the "Kleimheist" is similiar to the prusik, only used with flat webbing. It's set up different then the prusik and I can't explain it by using words, so try to find a picture to make sure you get it right. I've never used it. Good luck.

 

[climbit]

thanks

I'll look up a kliemheist in my book. I know I've tried it, just need a refresher. Ill see what it says. I'm a bit of a newbie climber so thanks for the info.

Jake

 

[rbtree]

Yes, I've used webbing now and then as a friction hitch. Klemheist or Hedden knot work well. I'm sure a Machard Tresse would work as well, if not better. (same as a Valdotain tresse, but with a closed loop.)