>>2814195That's why I'm here, not mountain project. Though it is entertaining to watch them melt down over Trump.
>>2814270Interesting. Everything is easier when you don't use backups, but you have to trust your life to one device
The thing about using a clove hitch is you estimate the distance to your next stance and pull that much slack into the middle of the clove (the live strand will take the slack as you climb). You should keep the clove loose at all times and never stick your hand in there.