Clove hitches are not a proble. In fact, they're more stable and probably stronger too. (See http://www.guidetricksforclimbers.com/index.php/appendix/78-gtc-articles/78-use-and-abuse-of-the-clove-hitch and http://www.geir.com/mythbuster.html). And remain stable while adjusting unlike bowlines, but that's more use in soloing systems and suchlike than topropes.
I dont see the problem with this anchor setup. Overbuilt if anything. Standard wrap three-pull two on a great tree. That rigging rope is rated to well over 20kn. The clove limits fall forces due to its tendency to slip at a certain load, although you would never achieve those forces in a TR setup. Additionally, there is a stopper knot behind the clove that appears to be clipped in to the lockers. Only concern here is a sharp edge out of frame that the static line might be going over.
What DoD study are you referring to? Please share a link if you have one.
Clove hitches are not a proble. In fact, they're more stable and probably stronger too. (See http://www.guidetricksforclimbers.com/index.php/appendix/78-gtc-articles/78-use-and-abuse-of-the-clove-hitch and http://www.geir.com/mythbuster.html). And remain stable while adjusting unlike bowlines, but that's more use in soloing systems and suchlike than topropes.
ReplyDeleteThe DoD study didn't come out of thin air. In a top rope situation, the anchor is weighted and unweighted constantly, making slippage likely.
ReplyDeleteI dont see the problem with this anchor setup. Overbuilt if anything. Standard wrap three-pull two on a great tree. That rigging rope is rated to well over 20kn. The clove limits fall forces due to its tendency to slip at a certain load, although you would never achieve those forces in a TR setup. Additionally, there is a stopper knot behind the clove that appears to be clipped in to the lockers. Only concern here is a sharp edge out of frame that the static line might be going over.
ReplyDeleteWhat DoD study are you referring to? Please share a link if you have one.