Re: What knot would you use...

On Jun 27, 7:25 pm, Torrance Bell
<starlite...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> > Why knot use the belay pin instead?
>
> Was the original poster tying it off in the grid/catwalk?  It sure
seemed that way, and I don't think I've ever seen pins up there.
>
> Torrance

Good point, and I don't think he said.  I was raised in a hemp house
complete w/knuckle busters, sand bags, etc.  Everything had to be done
with one hand because the other hand was otherwise occupied
controlling the batten.  A prusik knot around a three line set held
everything together and gave a place to tie off to.  The same knot
offered an extra purchase point if extra weight was needed (like a
foot or something).    Learning that knot gave me confidence to use it
climbing with only shoe laces as cord.  Saved my sorry ass a couple of
times, but most im****tantly, it relieved my work load while rigging.
the best part is being able to slide it up the rope when necessary.
Plus it's a lot cheaper than those mechanical ascenders.  Plenty of
info on the knot on the web.
Try it on a job and you'll understand!
Lloyd