There are so many opinions on just how much tail should be left when tying a Figure-of-8 on-a-bight, and whether it needs a separate stopper knot to secure the tail.
Nov 7, 2018
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Members: Fig8 vs Fig9?
I have heard many justifications for the choice of a Figure-of-9 knot over the Figure-of-8 knot and they normally come down to: “Easier to untie after heavy loading”; “Stronger” (maintain
Aug 13, 2018
Redundancy in rope systems
The term ‘redundant’ is used with roping systems however I often wonder how much thought is truly put into this concept. By definition, a redundant component of a system is
Aug 3, 2018
Members: Sliding-X Anchors
Most people now acknowledge that perfectly equalised anchors are virtually impossible to achieve, especially once a system is subjected to any significant loading. The ‘Sliding-X’ anchor was a hot topic
Jul 6, 2018
Members: Guide Mode
Several manufacturers make versions of passive belay devices that may be used in an auto-locking mode commonly known as “Guide Mode”. The first one I used was Black Diamond Equipment’s
May 22, 2018