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ziontree (Visitor)
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orientation of biner on New tribe harness 1 Year, 4 Months ago
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At work I use a Buckingham that orientates my biner parallel to my body while my New Tribe 'Tengu' (favorite harness) orientates it perpendicular.
I have been trying out different friction hitches lately on my 'Tengu' and the orientation can limit how they work.
anyone else have orientation issues?
How did you get around it?
Cheers
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moss (User)
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1 Year, 4 Months ago
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You can try putting a swivel on the screw_link_ and attach to that. The large size 36k Petzl swivel accepts 3 biner attachments on one end of the swivel. This is very good when you're double crotched, you can pivot 360 degrees under the swivel. Some climbers don't like that much rotational freedom while they're on rope. It should help get your biner in the right position for a closed hitch.
-moss
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1 Year, 4 Months ago
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My first choice for gate position is to have the gate towards my body. On some harnesses or climbing configurations this isn't possible. If I need to change the 'phase' of a biner 90 degrees I'll use a small shackle, ring or screw_link_ on the harness.
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Strong limbs and single ropes!
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Don't be afraid to go out on a limb--that's where the fruit is. --Anonymous
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