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For real on the 'TreeDepot'! Try it, test it and adjust it...

Chris, in my pictures I did have my hitch tied the 'other' way, I now tie it with the braid coming across in front not behind. I didn't pay much attention to the instructions in the beginning, and then when I moved to having five wraps instead of four, it put my braid on the 'correct' side! I do...

Thanks for the endorsement Scott :) I try! Don't feel bad Chris, it's a zinger we like to spring on new member...how long before the new guy realizes Bermy is a girl :lol: A VT is a French prussik, and as far as I remember that was the hitch recommended when I bought my HH (mine came with...

Actually, it has evolved since then...two thicknesses of the little cord covered in shrinkwrap...it was too loose just like that in the picture (Fidoe HH tender Mark I)

The VT is wraps and braids, how many wraps and how many braids depends on those variables!! Type of climb line, type of hitch cord, weight...:) Clever lad, you figured out I'm a girl, wonder how :lol: And yes, I think I'm the smallest climber here...

Yes, the VT is the preferred hitch for the HH, For hitch cord diameter, I interpret that size statement to be no MORE than 2-3mm difference...swings and roundabouts... I tie five upward wraps, then one downward crossover (facing me) and haul it tight. I'm 5'3" and about 115lbs!! Here's the...

Once you have made your VT wraps and crossovers, and threaded your hitch cord through the other side of the dogbone, really pull it TIGHT. You will be pulling things a bit sideways. Hold that tension then tie your double fisherman's termination knot again as tight as you can. When you then dress...

What Grendel said about initially tying your hitch so tight it kinks the rope slightly to the side is exactly what I do. Then bounce on your role and it stretches and sets enough to climb normally. IMO getting your hitch tight from the get go is really important. My simplest fix for smoother...