colatownkid
May 6, 2009, 1:40 PM
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jt512 wrote: creemore wrote: One fast technique i've used for years on two solid pieces is a doubled-up clove hitch as the master point. Easy to equalize, non-extending, timely and all that other stuff. It works with all materials (cord, 1"tub, skinny slings). It actually made it into the technique portion of Petzl's catalog this year too! For 3 points, I use either an overhand in the legs or a clove hitch on the piece of a really long leg. Always adding a twist in the master point. I get the feeling that you have something valuable to offer, but without greater elaboration or pictures, your post is completely incomprehensible. Jay
Not sure if this is exactly what creemore was talking about...
Place two pieces. Clove hitch your end of the rope to the first piece. Then clove hitch the second piece behind that. This is the unequalized, inline clove hitches that totally freaks out some, and others are totally comfortable with.
From this setup, adjust the clove hitches so there is an ample supply of slack between the two hitches (instead of adjusting them to have tension between them).
Clip a biner to this slack and call it a masterpoint.
If you prefer a bit more redundancy, tie your favorite knot (overhand, fig-8, BHK, etc.) in the middle of this slack, clip a biner to it, and call that the masterpoint.
If you would like to be tethered to more than one piece of the anchor, use the backside of the rope (the second's side) and clove hitch it to your belay loop. Alternately, use a 2 or 4 foot sling girth hitched you your harness and clipped to the second piece.
(This post was edited by colatownkid on May 6, 2009, 1:41 PM)
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