This redirect is simple and easy to preform for an SRS system. It requires only a Figure 8, a piece of hardware typically used for rappelling or abseiling and a climbing rope!
Yes, I shake a lot. I have a Vitamin B deficiency I'm working to resolve. Thanks so much for not commenting on my shaky hands. Also, please do not comment on my breathing. I am out of shape and really would appreciate if you just comment on the video and not my physical performance. Thank you so very much! ~Knotorious
Certainly. Basically, when you equalize the line, you do your best to balance your weight between your tie in point and where you intend to redirect. This is only necessary if you plan on redirecting off something very small. By balancing, when you apply your weight to the redirect, your weight will also be partly held by your tie in point (whether it be a basal or canopy anchor). This type of redirect is difficult to equalize. If you need to equalize, it's better to use a redirect with a sling and a carabiner and/or pulley, which will allow for effortless equalization. Great question. Glad you enjoy my videos!
@@Knot-orious Thank you. This explanation helps a lot! Esp the sling w/pulley combo. I am going to have to try that. Watching your videos has helped a lot (and is also helping my son learn a lot too)
@topher174 Happy to help! Very glad you enjoy and appreciate my videos and find them to be educational! Thanks for commenting! Don't hesitate to ask me any questions! 😊
I like it. It's simple and efficient and it works. Oh for all the nay sayers, look closely, i think, i could be wrong, but i think i saw one of his hitches.... not sure but we might have to call that one hitch, tested.
Good eyes! Yes, that's my Calligraphy hitch on my lanyard. I should start pointing that out in my upcoming videos! Thanks for noticing and mentioning it!
I'm not sure this is a good idea. I doubt that manufacturers of figure 8's would recommend this use. And I reckon cyclical loading and unloading could cause the redirect to come undone.
It locks down pretty hard and I've never had it happen. Also know other Climbers who use it. It's definitely not my go to, though, because it's difficult to equalize.
