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I came up with the Oval VT, which is similar, after I got out of full time work, but have done numerous jobs solo with no problems from prolonged use. Having another way to create friction is necessary for long, or fast descents, though. For best results using a neck, chest harness, or LOTS a...

It will work for moving rope, but it’s overkill, there are other hitches that work just as good without the rings. I keep playing around to find the easiest operating system for my 8 yr. granddaughter, the Michoacán is the best so far.

Perhaps my previous pictures were too much of an ocular overload! Here’s the Sticht in a simple configuration, a hitch cord, ring and rigging ring, with everything midline attachable, no knots or strings. The two pieces of hardware are tied to the rope, don’t go through it, with no possibility...

The four sections of cord that go through the ring need to be close together to prevent the slack in the wraps from migrating down to the legs, which will cause it to eventually bind up. The Sticht uses a twist in the back, but an overhand could be tied instead and an oval carabiner could be...

That sounds interesting, the easily added friction would be good with the Sticht.

The name comes from the plate because that is what I used instead of the ring the first time when I came up with it. There various things that can be used to make the hitch work. The soft shackle is lighter, more compact, and prevents the cross loading of a carabiner. Adding a bushing...

With the dozens of hitches, cords and ropes, combining and comparing all three could be a full time occupation to see how they work for the RW and HH. But the Sticht is another option besides the RW and HH. It works by itself in SRT mode. Unlike most hitches, it easily releases and descends...

Another hitch based SRT option is the Sticht hitch, with a greater dependence on the hitch cord with the minimal hardware. You can descend in an easy and smooth manner if the hitch is adjusted right. Some type of descender should be used for longer, or fast descents. It is also slightly...