Prusiks
Posted: Oct 2, 2014 5:14 pm
I'm putting together a minimalist climbing system to use on several VA caves with small nuisance drops. I'm using a loop of webbing for a diaper harness, a couple of Prusiks for a Texas, and a steel carabiner for a Munter. This, as I see it, is about as Spartan as I can reasonably go. I have a question about what style of loops to use. I have climbed several pits with Prusiks, but I've not talked to the experts about the best way to set them up. I've always used two long endless loops of cord, clipping one to the seat and standing in the other, but I've heard that some people use small Prusik loops and clip footloops or tethers to them once tied. Which is best? Endless loops seem simpler, but there may be many disadvantages I haven't thought of.
Any other advice connected with the old dead methods of climbing is very welcomed.
Thanks!
J
Any other advice connected with the old dead methods of climbing is very welcomed.
Thanks!
J