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When I started climbing the 'three point stance' rule was still in effect. You could legally unclip to reposition your rope if you maintained your 3 point contact.

Brendon- The hitch cord is attached at both ends. This essentially makes a 'basket' configuration which pretty much doubles your WLL. If it is 3000 lb cord then you have 3000 lbs on one end and 3000 lbs on the other end.

I've never used or even owned one, can't say.

But if you ever actually NEED that backup, the same forces that will cause the handled ascender to fail will also overload the microscender. A short VT hitch tied with 5/16" or 3/8" cord will more than meet the 5000 lb requirement and will not shred the rope if you actually have an overload...

I am no expert but I was under the impression that those types of items could not be used as primary life support. They must be backed up. When ascending single line with a handled ascender and Pantin, my friction hitch is tied and rides along on the rope. Therefore my backup is capable of...