Hello all:
First post!
I use the blakes hitch and a micro pulley when working a tree. I've tried the VT, but find it difficault to body thrust with, maybe I'm not setting it up correctly, but it works great for rigging a 5-1. I use the Klemheist to foot lock, (binds less than the prusik), and use the prusik to balance rigging. I've never tried the tautline, and have heard nothing but bad about it, so probably never will.
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