On 24-Jan-2020 TimP wrote:
>I've been thinking a lot about Prusik loops and how to make them less cumbersome.
Thinner cord!
Heh, heh, heh.
>Haven't tried any of the new sewn ones, anyone use them?
Yep, they’re called slings!... and actually work in some prusik-style knots using more wraps, however I have found them fiddly to use, so regard them as ascension devices of last resort.
>Ideally a loop without a join would be cool — yet to solve how to weave
>the sheath though!
>Came up with this that seems easier to handle to make a 3-wrap Prusik,
>any thoughts?
>Forms two loops with 3 fishermans type knots
>
Looks like a cool knot! ... Though to what end use do you envisage it’s purpose?
Any time I have ever required a captive (tied off) loop like that, it’s usually been a much smaller diameter, ie just big enough to take the krab (or mallion), in personalised ascension systems to eliminate slack and enhance efficiency of movement.
If it’s simply to replace a conventional prusik loop then I regard it as overkill, though may have merit in self rescuing scenarios as an extension device?
Like MrG, I updated to the wondrous newfangled aluminium devices as first choice items! |