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Bermy · 5th March 2008, 12:11 PM

I have been reading this thread with interest, enjoying the cut and thrust, sharp exchanges...
I think the key is, try something new, share it, troubleshoot it, if you like it, use it, if you don't...don't.

I'm 115lbs, so weight is not an issue...

I have decided not to use a prussik because even I found I could not get a good hold with two wraps and three was too much. Tried it, just doesn't work for me.
I've tried a lockjack, too scary, not ready for it...
I learned on the Blakes and have been very happy with it till now. Safe, secure, no problem. Tried a micro pulley under it but could not get the set up comfortable so I ditched it.

Trying new things and really wanting to get a self tending setup, I've just switched to a distel (tied with ice tail, tried beeline didn't work)) with a self tending pulley. The pulley is snapped in between the eyes of the distel on the main carabiner.
I've had this on my lanyards for several years works like a charm especially one handed tending.
I climbed three days last week with my new system, I also finally used a Petzl foot ascender I've had knocking around for several years but never used till now.

Wow what a difference! The icetail is smooth and does not bind, limbwalking is easier, and the foot ascender is a dream for footlocking the tail.
BUT the initial ascent if I had to footlock was a bit stop and start because the distel is not long enough to get a good pull, I had to pull from above the knot...never a good idea.

So sitting here reading your posts and looking at the pictures got me to thinking...and my eyes fell on a short sling I've had for years, it was sitting on the window ledge near the confuser..computer, never used. It's about 14cm (5 1/2") stiched down the middle so it has a small opening at either end. I'm going to use it like an extender, crab on the bridge, short sling, crab on the other end with pulley and hitch. it should give me enough length to get a good pull from below, then once I'm up, remove the short sling and carry on as usual.

That's the PLAN....

5th March 2008, 12:11 PM	#56 (permalink)
Bermy Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bermuda Posts: 67	Re: New prussik technique... I have been reading this thread with interest, enjoying the cut and thrust, sharp exchanges... I think the key is, try something new, share it, troubleshoot it, if you like it, use it, if you don't...don't. I'm 115lbs, so weight is not an issue... I have decided not to use a prussik because even I found I could not get a good hold with two wraps and three was too much. Tried it, just doesn't work for me. I've tried a lockjack, too scary, not ready for it... I learned on the Blakes and have been very happy with it till now. Safe, secure, no problem. Tried a micro pulley under it but could not get the set up comfortable so I ditched it. Trying new things and really wanting to get a self tending setup, I've just switched to a distel (tied with ice tail, tried beeline didn't work)) with a self tending pulley. The pulley is snapped in between the eyes of the distel on the main carabiner. I've had this on my lanyards for several years works like a charm especially one handed tending. I climbed three days last week with my new system, I also finally used a Petzl foot ascender I've had knocking around for several years but never used till now. Wow what a difference! The icetail is smooth and does not bind, limbwalking is easier, and the foot ascender is a dream for footlocking the tail. BUT the initial ascent if I had to footlock was a bit stop and start because the distel is not long enough to get a good pull, I had to pull from above the knot...never a good idea. So sitting here reading your posts and looking at the pictures got me to thinking...and my eyes fell on a short sling I've had for years, it was sitting on the window ledge near the confuser..computer, never used. It's about 14cm (5 1/2") stiched down the middle so it has a small opening at either end. I'm going to use it like an extender, crab on the bridge, short sling, crab on the other end with pulley and hitch. it should give me enough length to get a good pull from below, then once I'm up, remove the short sling and carry on as usual. That's the PLAN.... __________________ Keep smiling, people will wonder what you are up to! (especially if you're gunning a chainsaw!)