I just never understood why it got little attention. With a "Prusik Loop" in hand, everyone seems to know how to tie a Prusik, Klemheist and Autoblock... but why is the Hedden left out? Of the 4, we can get a hold out of a Hedden with the smallest form factor. It binds hard and can't be expected to be broken under load, so I don't prefer it as my primary point of connection to the rope, but it's a great backup.
@@jrbtc morning John!, I think is posible to create some variants that allow the hitch to be workable under load ; I did it with the klaimhaist and worked very well// I've thought a few methods, one of them, is similar to the Agile's finish/ Maybe you've tried yet // I couldn't test them cause I've just moved from my house, but I will 🙋
Now that's a great question. They don't make TRC in 7mm. But IF we did have the same rope in 8 and 9.5mm and we had the same cord in 6 and 7mm, my guess is that it would slip... simply because the ratios are about the same.
In my understanding, when forming friction hitches, Hollow Block cordage generally outperforms traditional cords in terms of hold because it allows a greater surface area to make contact between the cord and rope. In my experience, the downside is that it's often more difficult to move them after load. I have tied the Hedden with a Hollow Block Prusik loop and both seem to apply: it holds and grips so well that after load, its a little stiffer to move. When rigged as a backup however, the Hedden should never actually get a load during ascent; it's just ready to do so. Pls be sure that the product you are using is fit for the application. In my experience, the TRC really does well over time and wear. I don't have hard data to refer to but a Hollow Block with no sheath probably would not last as long.
Interesting results.
I really like this hitch John, it is awesome 🙋
I just never understood why it got little attention. With a "Prusik Loop" in hand, everyone seems to know how to tie a Prusik, Klemheist and Autoblock... but why is the Hedden left out? Of the 4, we can get a hold out of a Hedden with the smallest form factor. It binds hard and can't be expected to be broken under load, so I don't prefer it as my primary point of connection to the rope, but it's a great backup.
@@jrbtc morning John!, I think is posible to create some variants that allow the hitch to be workable under load ; I did it with the klaimhaist and worked very well// I've thought a few methods, one of them, is similar to the Agile's finish/ Maybe you've tried yet // I couldn't test them cause I've just moved from my house, but I will 🙋
What do you think would’ve happened if you used 7mm on the 9.5mm, slip or break?
Now that's a great question. They don't make TRC in 7mm. But IF we did have the same rope in 8 and 9.5mm and we had the same cord in 6 and 7mm, my guess is that it would slip... simply because the ratios are about the same.
How does this hitch perform using hollowbloc cordage?
In my understanding, when forming friction hitches, Hollow Block cordage generally outperforms traditional cords in terms of hold because it allows a greater surface area to make contact between the cord and rope. In my experience, the downside is that it's often more difficult to move them after load. I have tied the Hedden with a Hollow Block Prusik loop and both seem to apply: it holds and grips so well that after load, its a little stiffer to move. When rigged as a backup however, the Hedden should never actually get a load during ascent; it's just ready to do so. Pls be sure that the product you are using is fit for the application. In my experience, the TRC really does well over time and wear. I don't have hard data to refer to but a Hollow Block with no sheath probably would not last as long.
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