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foundhim
Apr 11, 2009, 8:04 PM
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Well i need some help! I am trying to set up a top rope in Conn at Ragged. I have about 60ft of webbing enough to run over the cliffs edge. There is one tree 50 feet from the cliffs edge that i can anchor to. This one anchor is not enough. What is the safest way to set up two more anchors. Can i tie a figure 8 on bight in the middle of the webbing and throw a stopper nut on a quickdraw, Or should i just clip two more runners to the master point draws that are hanging over the cliff and set up to more anchors. Thanks for help. Pictures are helpful too.
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bill413
Apr 11, 2009, 8:39 PM
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Yep - there are a dearth of trees to use at Ragged. I frequently have to throw some gear into the top of the cliff - and some of those placements are a little tough to get. Use more rather than less.
It sounds to me (because you don't have much extra webbing) that you would be better to anchor to the tree with the long piece of webbing, then anchor to your pro with separate webbing & quickdraws, and hang them over to the master point. Equalize them as best you can, and don't forget to use two biners for the rope to run through (not just one locker).
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TJGoSurf
Apr 11, 2009, 9:08 PM
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Is that the only tree around?
I would spend the $30 and get 100 more feet of webbing, then you can tie your gf or wife up in webbing like a mummy and post it here. Bonus points if you can a pic of the cat climbing up it.
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bill413
Apr 11, 2009, 9:30 PM
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TJGoSurf wrote: Is that the only tree around? I would spend the $30 and get 100 more feet of webbing, then you can tie your gf or wife up in webbing like a mummy and post it here. Bonus points if you can a pic of the cat climbing up it.
Ummm....do you really think she would weigh enough to make a good anchor??
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TJGoSurf
Apr 11, 2009, 9:31 PM
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Who said anything about using her as an anchor, I just wanted to see those pics.
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HIGHER_CLIMBER
Apr 11, 2009, 10:11 PM
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TJGoSurf wrote: Who said anything about using her as an anchor, I just wanted to see those pics.
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acorneau
Apr 11, 2009, 10:14 PM
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Just do this...
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foundhim
Apr 12, 2009, 12:55 AM
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Thanks Bill413 that helps.Peace. I will be out there Monday if you are local to this area
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james481
Apr 12, 2009, 9:42 PM
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acorneau wrote: Just do this... [image]http://www.rockclimbing.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=post_attachment;postatt_id=3481;[/image]
You know, that anchor looks pretty good, but with another dozen pieces and and a spool of webbing, it could be bomber. 
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ShibbyShane
Apr 13, 2009, 5:42 AM
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acorneau wrote: Just do this... [image]http://www.rockclimbing.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=post_attachment;postatt_id=3481;[/image]
What the... and the rope is STILL running over the edge!!!
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bill413
Apr 13, 2009, 2:02 PM
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ShibbyShane wrote: acorneau wrote: Just do this... [image]http://www.rockclimbing.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=post_attachment;postatt_id=3481;[/image] What the... and the rope is STILL running over the edge!!!
Yeah, well, guess he didn't have enough slings to extend it 
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esoteric1
Apr 13, 2009, 2:12 PM
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better to sink a bolt for a back up
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shoo
Apr 13, 2009, 2:23 PM
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esoteric1 wrote: better to sink a bolt for a back up
Consider getting a preemptive restraining order against Ken Nichols.
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MikeSaint
Apr 20, 2009, 2:09 AM
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Ken still alive?
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shoo
Apr 20, 2009, 3:05 AM
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MikeSaint wrote: Ken still alive?
Very much so.
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Becknology
Apr 22, 2009, 5:10 PM
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acorneau wrote: Just do this... [image]http://www.rockclimbing.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=post_attachment;postatt_id=3481;[/image]
Ha Ha Ha Ha! Reminds me of some of the Scout anchors I've seen around Chattanooga. Except BSA rules say they have to use 2" webbing for anchors.
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