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Vector Forces 3-Jun-2006 At 11:53:51 PM handtraverse

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I read Phil Box's article on tyrolean traverse and found it to be interesting. So, I began to do extra research on the vector forces invovled when you consider the angle in the rope created by the weight of the one hanging on it. (I'm not a mathemetician - just a small business owner - wood restorations and faux effects).

To make my question simple, as we all know with anchors, the greater the angle, the greater the force is on the anchor webbing, cords, whatever. By contrast, in a tyrolean traverse set up, the rope is straight, obviously. Now here's my question:

Then when one hangs from it...does the vector force which is initiated create huge weight forces, similar to a multi-point anchor where the slings, let's say, are at a 150 degree angle, which creates huge forces. Oh, and not to forget that the rope for tyrolean traverse has already been tensioned! Whew!

Thank you for any help. I think the forces on the equipment is scarier than the ride would be!