Hey guys,
I currently climb DRT with a VT or Schwabisch hitch and I have never climbed SRT because I'm so heavy. And before we start the "Lose some weight" comments, I'm not fat. Im 6'4" and 260lbs I haven't worked out for this long just for people to think my weight is fat lol. My concern has been that on SRT a mechanical prusik like the rock exotica unicender might not hold my weight or produce enough friction on the rope to stay steady. Petzl's mechanicals are rated at 300lbs. With gear I'm probably more and that number is to close for comfort. The roperunner is the same story. Along with Rock Exotica's Akimbo at 280 lbs. Will my weight be able to be supported with a rope wrench and a VT on SRT? Im trying to figure out other ways I can climb.
I currently climb DRT with a VT or Schwabisch hitch and I have never climbed SRT because I'm so heavy. And before we start the "Lose some weight" comments, I'm not fat. Im 6'4" and 260lbs I haven't worked out for this long just for people to think my weight is fat lol. My concern has been that on SRT a mechanical prusik like the rock exotica unicender might not hold my weight or produce enough friction on the rope to stay steady. Petzl's mechanicals are rated at 300lbs. With gear I'm probably more and that number is to close for comfort. The roperunner is the same story. Along with Rock Exotica's Akimbo at 280 lbs. Will my weight be able to be supported with a rope wrench and a VT on SRT? Im trying to figure out other ways I can climb.