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Originally Posted by newguy18  So why doesn't any one use a gibbs ascender or the like in stead of a friction hitch?I'm sure that it would save money and rope in the long run? |
For ascending, it works (Duh, it is an ascender), but if you unload it, the Gibbs (and some others) will move. Friction hitches stay put, as do some other types of ascenders too numerous to list.
----> Gary