For many, a climbing sling is a climbing sling–most can appreciate the bulk and weight benefits of a Dyneema runner over a sewn or tied nylon one, but beyond that, the average climber probably doesn’t care much. Here at The High Route, we certainly appreciate a good sling. The biggest innovation in the climbing-sling world…
Zartman Rigging: Climbing Softgoods
My collection of Zartman goodies
Responses
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Gavin, That Tylaska Ring Ferrule has me intrigued. How have you found it in practice? Is it a hassle to keep it oriented correctly or does the constantly weighted system keep things aligned?
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It requires some care to keep things aligned/in place, but it does feel like a significant upgrade as far as friction reduction goes. I could see it being a bit of a nuisance in a stressful situation, but worth it if it reduces overall complexity of the system.
With the RPL as a progress capture and the ring ferrule/friction hitch setup, we are looking at an exceptionally light/compact hauling/crevasse rescue system. Pretty cool
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Boris Langenstein on the first ski descent of India’s Meru Central. Photo: Tiphaine Duperier
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Ryan Griffiths, somewhere cold. Photo: Aidan Whitelaw
The High Route Podcast
The Progression Episode with Ryan Griffiths
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Teton shadows extending toward the Gros Ventre.
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