Ascender Options

Apocalypsse · 29th July 2011, 01:15 PM

So I'm getting more keen about getting into trees and spending money on gear I won't use too often. Without going SRT what are my options for ascenders on DRT? Can I use something when I have my climbing hitch connected instead of a footlocking line?

TrevMcRev · 30th July 2011, 03:07 PM

A Pantin is a given, if don't already have one.

You can also run the Anchor Bridge System to extend the length of your system putting the hitch higher up the rope. In addition to that you can then use a hand ascender under it to make it even easier.

This is probably the simplest way of maximizing efficiency while still staying on a doubled rope system.

It means you also have most the gear you need when ready to progress to SRT.

Apocalypsse · 31st July 2011, 03:05 PM

Anchor Bridge System - Is that the thing with the green rope you sold the last one to the Chinese guy @ the trade show?

So I could use a normal 1/2 hand ascender above my climbing hitch with the pantin?

29th July 2011, 01:15 PM	#1
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,152	Ascender Options So I'm getting more keen about getting into trees and spending money on gear I won't use too often. Without going SRT what are my options for ascenders on DRT? Can I use something when I have my climbing hitch connected instead of a footlocking line?

30th July 2011, 03:07 PM	#2
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,594	Re: Ascender Options A Pantin is a given, if don't already have one. You can also run the Anchor Bridge System to extend the length of your system putting the hitch higher up the rope. In addition to that you can then use a hand ascender under it to make it even easier. This is probably the simplest way of maximizing efficiency while still staying on a doubled rope system. It means you also have most the gear you need when ready to progress to SRT.

31st July 2011, 03:05 PM	#3
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,152	Re: Ascender Options Anchor Bridge System - Is that the thing with the green rope you sold the last one to the Chinese guy @ the trade show? So I could use a normal 1/2 hand ascender above my climbing hitch with the pantin?

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