Meh, we get sidetracked a lot. Here is Jamies video,
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Dave,
Having used Jamie's (porkbrick) set up a few more times now, I am having trouble dialing in the use of the footloop line to advance the HH. What I found is that the Croll (the ascender I am using as the upper) is engaging as the HH pulls down on the footloop line. I end up with a...
NHLocal,
I am glad to hear that you made it up and own that oak buddy! I know I have had some surprises wen I got to my TIP but nothing like that.
I have been fine tuning Jamies hand over hand setup the last few days, and getting all the lengths and equipment right. As I already said its one...
I finally tried Jamie's setup, using a hand loop over the Basic/Croll and it is smooth! I tied it together roughly so it isnt perfect yet but I anticipate once I have the lengths worked out that it will be great for me.
Being able to climb hand over hand seems like it wouldnt be a big deal but...
I told you how nice it was that it just fit right through the dogbone... I have wanted to try that ArmorPrus for a while.
I agree the tending is all in how you have your hitch set. Like David says you can go really tight for ascent then make a simple adjustment for easy slack tending.
Dave, I check my mail all the time you know... No envelopes from Montana :(
Hey you should send me some snail mail and through one of those suckers in the envelope!
Here is a good comparison review from Treestuff:
https://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?item=2171#detail
This Thing Rocks! - 01/29/2013
Reviewer: Brian
I've been a devout rope wrench guy for a couple years now, and still think it's a brilliant device. But, the Hitch Hiker is a definite...
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