yoyoman
TreeHouser
- Joined
- Jul 30, 2013
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I have not been here for a few years but thought I would answer any questions if asked.
First of all the HHxf is not trying to compete with the HH that came before, it is more of an alternative or another choice. A fine distinction I know but I hope that the original HH will always be there and those that love it will keep loving it. I have loved the HH since the beginning and remember meeting with Paul at an Expo in Indianapolis many years ago. Paul's design of 2 opposing inclined planes with a hitch cord intrigued me greatly. I still believe it is an unsung hero in the world of multicenters.
Aside from differences in material, the major change is that this device has combined the SRT tending and anchor as one attachment point. Also the additional function of being able to add "on the fly" friction adjustments for descent or more secure positioning.
Being that it is a hitch based system it ships with 4 different hitch cords to give a user some exposure to how they may fit different preferences.
Paul was very kind to let me move this direction. I won't say he liked, approved or agreed to the design as I don't want to subject him to any liability. And believe me, I now understand the liability our legal system can present. I have been in court and also now find myself working as an "expert witness" in an injury case.
So if you are interested, I have a page that has information and also answers to common question. The manual is also there for any reference and if anyone sees an error, please let me know.
HHxf | Climbing Innovations LLC - https://climbinginnovations.com/hhxf/
and
HitchHiker FAQ | Climbing Innovations LLC - https://climbinginnovations.com/hitchhiker-faq/
Richard
First of all the HHxf is not trying to compete with the HH that came before, it is more of an alternative or another choice. A fine distinction I know but I hope that the original HH will always be there and those that love it will keep loving it. I have loved the HH since the beginning and remember meeting with Paul at an Expo in Indianapolis many years ago. Paul's design of 2 opposing inclined planes with a hitch cord intrigued me greatly. I still believe it is an unsung hero in the world of multicenters.
Aside from differences in material, the major change is that this device has combined the SRT tending and anchor as one attachment point. Also the additional function of being able to add "on the fly" friction adjustments for descent or more secure positioning.
Being that it is a hitch based system it ships with 4 different hitch cords to give a user some exposure to how they may fit different preferences.
Paul was very kind to let me move this direction. I won't say he liked, approved or agreed to the design as I don't want to subject him to any liability. And believe me, I now understand the liability our legal system can present. I have been in court and also now find myself working as an "expert witness" in an injury case.
So if you are interested, I have a page that has information and also answers to common question. The manual is also there for any reference and if anyone sees an error, please let me know.
HHxf | Climbing Innovations LLC - https://climbinginnovations.com/hhxf/
and
HitchHiker FAQ | Climbing Innovations LLC - https://climbinginnovations.com/hitchhiker-faq/
Richard
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