Results 1 to 3 of 3
-
09-20-2020, 12:38 PM #1
Which knot to use when two ropes are connected and "lower" contingency setting
I often go with beginners and set a releasable figure8 block for contingency options. Often, we'll have a long rappel that requires connecting two ropes together. In order to avoid "passing a knot" when activating this contingency plan, I set the knot connecting the two ropes below the anchor point (i.e. load is on the knot). In the link below (min. 2:28), Rich C suggests to use "retreaded-figure8" or "double fisherman" bend in such situation, but I was wondering if using a square-fisherman bend (image posted below) is also ok (I would think so, but want to hear from the experts).
I know it has more chance of getting stuck, but the reason I prefer this knot sometimes is because it's very easy to construct as well as easy to undo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQn9m8ehffw (min 2:28)
Cheers
-
09-20-2020 12:38 PM # ADS
-
09-25-2020, 12:16 PM #2
I'm far from an expert, but I've always used a double edk, at 4:55.
-
09-25-2020, 01:34 PM #3
If I'm just tying two ropes together so I can rap on one and use the other to retrieve I use a simple overhand knot.
If I'm tying two ropes together because one is not long enough I use a rethreaded figure 8, or a rethreaded figure 8 with a bright so I can tie off while passing the knot.
KISS is my golden rule when canyoneering.
Similar Threads
-
[Trip Report] My son and I in moab, "rock of ages"/" land before time"
By Kashmire in forum CanyoneeringReplies: 22Last Post: 06-15-2015, 09:39 PM -
[Trip Report] Lower Eardley - aka "Boulders 'R' Us" October 2013
By Mountaineer in forum CanyoneeringReplies: 3Last Post: 10-07-2013, 08:54 PM -
[Trip Report] "Roadhouse"/SmithFk/MinorFk/PO/Shuffleboard/Wormhole/"IttyBittySmitty"/SF Maidenwater
By yetigonecrazy in forum CanyoneeringReplies: 13Last Post: 05-23-2013, 08:09 PM -
[Trip Report] Rap/guide ropes off "Sandtrap Sandwich"
By sasteve49 in forum CanyoneeringReplies: 0Last Post: 09-03-2012, 01:06 PM -
Stone Knot as a contingency
By Mountaineer in forum CanyoneeringReplies: 35Last Post: 08-02-2012, 07:23 PM
Visitors found this page by searching for:
Outdoor Forum