That is normal Ddrt clutter and the reason many use spliced eyes. I spent ages trying to solve the problem as it creates slop as well which is annoying on ascents. An extra large caribiner is another option...
DRT . .dDRT??
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beastmaster
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Before SRT was invented drt was how we ascended, foot locking up. Most didnt even use a prussic. I remember old timers would lock their legs and work off the double line. ISA sponsored events use to have competitions using drt.
I still sometimes use it, but I think foot lockings a dieing art.
I still sometimes use it, but I think foot lockings a dieing art.
Good times for sure,
I remember back in the day day, if you could not footlock (no prussic back then) 30', you were not hired.
Jeff
It is a climbing style that is going away. All the new toys out there make it much easier on the body.
I think it also sissy-fies them,
I think a climber should know all the 'old school' just to have a plan 'B',,
I mean, a climber that cuts his wrist or arm or something could bleed out quick,
an old school climber can tie a taut line hitch with one hand easily and get down,
Jeff
I agree.
Ah, I mean that every year more gizmo's are coming out,
I just do not think production should drop so we can hop on the new gizmo train,
if so, every groudie should know the systems the climbers are using,,right?
Jeff
I just do not think production should drop so we can hop on the new gizmo train,
if so, every groudie should know the systems the climbers are using,,right?
Jeff
I don't know if production drops. I've watched guys ascend SRT and it is slick. All leg muscles and saves the arms. We can't turn a blind eye to some of this stuff.
crotchclimber
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Agreed the new tools make it easier on the body. I've tried footlocking up a doubled line a little; even with professional instruction on technique and I still found it extremely difficult, requiring super grip strength and abs of steel. It may be quick if you've mastered it, but it's going to take a lot of time and working out to get to that level.
It does take time, patience, coordination and strength. That is why it's fading into the sunset,
I cannot footlock. You are a better man than me.
In fact, you're a better man than me in every aspect, smarter, better looking and above all - humble.
I cannot footlock. You are a better man than me.
In fact, you're a better man than me in every aspect, smarter, better looking and above all - humble.
Check is in the mail,,
Jeff
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