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Pro Nemus · 21st January 2008, 04:01 PM

I climb SRT fairly often, to save both time and energy. Also, as I will switch to a split-tail system once I reach a suitable TIP, it is nice to have the SRT line there just in case somebody has to come up after me.

Also, with all respect, I do have a suggestion about your rig:

First off, I run a slightly different system. I use a Knut hitch with a micropulley to tend. I also use a Pantin, and a Petzl handled ascender with a tether and foot loop. Together, the system is quick, and takes very little effort.

My point, though, has to do with the tether. To me it is important to have the handled ascender tethered to my saddle, so that if my hitch were to unexpectedly fail I am still secured to the line. I am not familiar with the Tibloc, but I would imagine that you could tether it as an added measure of safety.

Call me overly cautious if you'd like; I believe that, in safety, 2 is 1 and 1 is 0.

21st January 2008, 04:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pro Nemus Sappling Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 39	Re: SRT Rig I climb SRT fairly often, to save both time and energy. Also, as I will switch to a split-tail system once I reach a suitable TIP, it is nice to have the SRT line there just in case somebody has to come up after me. Also, with all respect, I do have a suggestion about your rig: First off, I run a slightly different system. I use a Knut hitch with a micropulley to tend. I also use a Pantin, and a Petzl handled ascender with a tether and foot loop. Together, the system is quick, and takes very little effort. My point, though, has to do with the tether. To me it is important to have the handled ascender tethered to my saddle, so that if my hitch were to unexpectedly fail I am still secured to the line. I am not familiar with the Tibloc, but I would imagine that you could tether it as an added measure of safety. Call me overly cautious if you'd like; I believe that, in safety, 2 is 1 and 1 is 0.