Jay, yes in my use with the Hitch Hiker the 4 and 2 Distel works perfect! While in DdRT I much preferred a VT type of knot. But knots respond differently when on an SRT line. And also, I still use the Unicender often...which is hitchless.
It is important to understand and remember that in work positioning with SRT tools, your goal is the sum or total of the jobs you require of it. There will be better tools or knots for ascending or descending but in working a tree you need more than that. You need reliability in the extreme or outer limits of our work, such as when pushing through tight or brushy limbs, functionality at odd or awkward angles, rain or snow, ect., while at the same time you need ease of movement, good feel and simplicity. It is easy to get hung up on a single aspect and not recognise when a system is not complete.
Dave
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