Tress Cord

[Eric Kunik]

I want to try using a tress cord like I hear you some of you guys talking about . what kind do you use and can I buy the cord and tie my own with a fisherman knot ? Right now I use a split tail with a blakes .

 

[TREETX]

Sounds like you are ready for an upgrade. Good for you.

There is a learning curve with these more advanced hitches. You have to experiment a bit and find what works for you.

Just tie your own knots on the ends.

www.sailnet.com

sta-set 8mm is pretty good

I am using T-900 8mm

I am always experimenting myself.

Do a search here for different hitches, distal, VT, etc......

The VT is a bit tricky if not at the right length and not properly dressed.

As always, stay safe low and slow with anything new.

.02

 

[Stumper]

Nathan gave you what you need. Sailnet is great to deal with and the 8mm sta-set is both inexpensive and durable.

 

[TREETX]

Originally posted by RockyJSquirrel
No, I don't feel bad about discouraging people from buying the UT from Sherrill, I spent almost $3K there last year and looks like I'll top that this year.

Amazing how much gear you can collect AND use. What happened to the days of climbing gear being:

1 snap - $15
1 used buttstrap saddle - $50
1 used arbo line - $50

Total $115

Just a drop in the bucket now

 

[Stumper]

Bucket! What bucket? Not Rocky J. A bucket would chap his furry tail!

 

[Eric Kunik]

Thanks alot guys that info will be very helpful.

 

[John Paul Sanborn]

I buy a spool and use the cord for a lot of different things. I use Stable Braid.

Those "Tidey Cat" litter buckets with a fliptop lid work great or keeping small cord in the truck. I got one for the 5/16 SB and one for the 3/8 Tenex I use for rigging slings.